Non-fiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description or explanation of a photo or illustration.

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What is a glossary?

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

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or subjects in a book, along with page numbers.

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What is a label?

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A label is a word or phrase that describes something in a photo or diagram.

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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 are photos/illustrations?

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Photos and illustrations are images that help to explain or enhance the text.

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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, along with their page numbers.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the beginning of a section that tells what the section 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 about a specific part.

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What is the purpose of text features?

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Text features help readers understand and navigate the information in a non-fiction text.