Nonfiction Text Features

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What is an Index?

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An Index is found in the back of a book and includes topics along with the page numbers where they can be found.

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What is a Title in a nonfiction text?

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A Title is the name of the text that indicates the subject or main idea of the content.

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What is a Heading?

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A Heading is a title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section within 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 Graphic Aid?

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A Graphic Aid is a visual element, such as a chart, graph, or illustration, that helps to convey information.

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What is a Glossary?

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A Glossary is found at the back of a book and includes entry words along with their meanings.

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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 to explain or enhance the text.

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What is a Map?

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A Map is a visual representation of an area that shows geographical features and locations.

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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 Bold Text?

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Bold Text is used to emphasize important words or phrases in the text.