Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration, photo, or diagram.

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What is a Glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A table of contents is a list found at the front of a book that outlines the chapters and their starting page numbers.

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What does a Timeline show?

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A timeline shows important events in the order they happened.

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What are some common text features in nonfiction articles?

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Common text features include photographs, headings, captions, graphs, maps, and diagrams.

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What is an Index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and their page numbers, found at the back of a book.

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What is the purpose of Headings in a text?

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Headings are used to organize content and indicate the main topics or sections of a text.

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What is a Diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that explains or illustrates information.

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What is a Photograph in nonfiction texts?

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A photograph is a visual image that provides real-life context or evidence related to the text.

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What is a Graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different variables.