Nonfiction Text Features & Structure

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What is the primary purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction book?

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To show the order of chapters and their page numbers

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Which text structure is used when an author presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions?

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Problem and solution

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Identify the text feature that provides definitions for specialized terms used in a nonfiction text.

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Glossary

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What is the main purpose of using chronological order in a text?

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To show the sequence of events over time

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Which text structure explains how two or more things are similar and different?

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Compare and contrast

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What is the author's purpose when using a diagram in a nonfiction text?

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To provide a visual representation of information

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Which text feature would you use to find the meaning of a word that is bolded in a nonfiction text? Options: Table of contents, Glossary, Index, Footnote

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Glossary

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What is the main purpose of using headings and subheadings in a nonfiction text?

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To organize information and guide the reader

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Which text structure is used when an author explains the reasons why something happened?

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Cause and effect

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What is the author's purpose in including a sidebar in a nonfiction article?

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To provide additional information related to the main text

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