Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a few words that describe a photograph or illustration.

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What is a map?

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A map is a drawing that shows where places are located.

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What do labels do?

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Labels help a reader understand parts of a picture.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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The table of contents helps a reader find parts of the book quickly.

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Where can you find the meanings of bold print words in a nonfiction book?

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You can find the meanings in the glossary.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings found in a book.

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What is bold print?

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Bold print is text that is darker and thicker to show it is important.

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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 photograph?

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A photograph is a picture taken with a camera.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a drawing or picture that helps explain something.