Non-fiction Text Features

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a picture that helps explain the text.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics in a book with page numbers.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list of the chapters or sections in a book with their page numbers.

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What is bold print?

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Bold print is darker and thicker text used to highlight important words.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the top of a page or section that tells what it is about.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title under a heading that gives more detail.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph is a real picture taken with a camera.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description that explains a picture or diagram.