Non-Fiction Text Features

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What is a Label in non-fiction texts?

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A Label tells the names and parts of a diagram, photo, or illustration.

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What is an Index?

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An Index is an alphabetical listing of important words, terms, or ideas and which page you can find them on. It is found at the end of a text.

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What does a Table of Contents provide?

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A Table of Contents notes the names of each chapter and gives page numbers. It is found at the beginning of a text.

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What is a Side Bar?

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A Side Bar is a text box that provides additional or more in-depth information.

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What is a Table/Graph?

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A Table/Graph provides information in a visual way.

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What is a Caption?

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A Caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration, diagram, or photograph.

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What is a Glossary?

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A Glossary is a list of terms and their definitions, typically found at the end of a text.

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What is the purpose of photographs in non-fiction texts?

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Photographs provide visual evidence or examples that support the text.

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What is an Illustration?

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An Illustration is a visual representation, such as a drawing or diagram, that helps explain the text.

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What is a Timeline?

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A Timeline is a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.