Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Photograph?

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A photograph is a picture taken with a camera that shows real-life images.

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What is a Caption?

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A caption is a short description or explanation of a photograph or illustration.

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What is a Diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains how something works or shows the parts of something.

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What is an Illustration?

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An illustration is a drawing or picture that helps explain the text.

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What is an Index?

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An index is a list at the end of a book that shows where to find specific topics.

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What is a Subheading?

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A subheading is a title that comes before a section of text, helping to organize information.

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a Timeline?

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A timeline is a way to show events in the order they happened.

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What is Bold Print?

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Bold print is darker text used to highlight important words or phrases.

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What is a Map?

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A map is a drawing that shows the layout of an area, including places and distances.