Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Title in nonfiction texts?

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A Title is the name of a book, article, or section that indicates the main topic or subject.

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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, helping readers understand specific vocabulary.

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Why do authors use text features in nonfiction texts?

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Authors use text features to help the reader understand the information better.

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What are Headings?

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Headings are titles or subtitles that indicate the main idea of a section in a nonfiction text.

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A Table of Contents is found at the front of a book and lists chapter titles along with their starting page numbers.

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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, helping readers locate information.

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What is an Illustration?

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

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What is a Caption?

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

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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.

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What is a Diagram?

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A Diagram is a simplified drawing that explains how something works or illustrates a concept.