Exploring Non-Fiction Text Features

What is the primary purpose of nonfiction text features?

• To confuse the reader

• To help the reader locate information easily

• To make the text look attractive

• To increase the length of the text

What does a caption typically relate to?

• Specific pictures or illustrations

• The author's name

• The main title of the article

• Subheadings within the text

How can maps be useful in nonfiction articles?

• By giving context for the article's location or important places

• By displaying data in a graphical format

• By showing where the story's characters live

• By providing entertainment

What is the purpose of the heading in an article?

• To list the authors and their credentials

• To provide a detailed index

• To serve as the article's title or main topic

• To summarize the article's conclusion

What is the significance of subheadings in a text?

• They list the page numbers

• They provide synonyms for difficult words

• They divide the text into specific topic areas

• They decorate the page

Why are some words bolded in nonfiction texts?

• To indicate they are less important

• To highlight key terms that may need further understanding

• To signify the end of a section

• To show they are the author's favorite words

What role do captions play alongside photographs?

• They provide a detailed history of the photograph

• They offer specific information related to the photograph

• They critique the quality of the photograph

• They suggest other related photographs

How do subheadings help the reader?

• By offering a detailed bibliography

• By providing a humorous break

• By organizing the text into manageable sections

• By summarizing the entire article

What should a reader do when encountering bolded words?

• Skip them as they are not important

• Highlight them in the text

• Look up their definitions for better understanding

• Ignore them as they are errors

Why is it beneficial to apply learned concepts of text features to new texts?

• To prepare for quizzes

• To make reading more challenging

• To improve reading comprehension

• To test the reader's memory