Nonfiction Text Features

Front

What text feature is used to show trends over time, such as new home construction in suburbs?

Back

Charts and graphs.

Front

What are words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts?

Back

Subheadings.

Front

What is the title at the top of the page or the beginning of a new chapter or section called?

Back

Heading.

Front

What is a labeled picture that shows the parts of something?

Back

Diagram.

Front

What term refers to the name of a book?

Back

Title.

Front

What text feature provides a summary of the content in a nonfiction text?

Back

Abstract.

Front

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

Back

To outline the chapters and sections of the book.

Front

What text feature helps readers understand complex information through visual representation?

Back

Infographics.

Front

What is the function of footnotes in a nonfiction text?

Back

To provide additional information or citations.

Front

What text feature lists important terms and their definitions at the end of a book?

Back

Glossary.