Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a diagram?

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A labeled picture that shows the parts of something.

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What is a caption?

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A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What text feature would a city planner use to show trends in home construction over ten years?

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Charts and graphs.

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Where can you find the definition of a word in a book?

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In the glossary.

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What is a glossary?

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An alphabetical list of important words in a book and their meanings.

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

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To organize content and help readers find information quickly.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics covered in a book, along with page numbers.

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What is a pictograph?

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A graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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What is the purpose of charts in nonfiction texts?

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To visually represent data and make it easier to understand.

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What does a table of contents provide?

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A list of the chapters or sections in a book along with their page numbers.