Nonfiction Text Features - G

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words in a book that tells the meanings of some of the words.

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How is a glossary organized?

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A glossary is organized in alphabetical order.

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What is a map?

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A map is a picture or geographical representation of the Earth's surface.

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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A caption is small text found near a picture that gives important information about the picture.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of important words in a book and their page numbers.

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What does a table of contents do?

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A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book and their page numbers.

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What are bold words in a text?

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Bold words are words that are darker and thicker than regular text, often used to highlight important terms.

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What is the difference between a glossary and a dictionary?

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A glossary is specific to a book and includes terms used in that book, while a dictionary provides definitions for words in general.

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Why are nonfiction text features important?

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Nonfiction text features help readers understand and navigate the information in a text more easily.

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What is a diagram?

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