Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a map?

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A picture representation, including a key that shows where something is located in the world.

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

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In the Glossary.

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What is the purpose of a title in a nonfiction text?

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It indicates the main topic or subject of the text.

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What is a glossary?

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Found at the back of the book; includes entry words and their meanings.

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What is bold text used for in nonfiction?

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To emphasize important terms or concepts.

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What is the Table of Contents?

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A list found at the front of the book that includes chapter titles and their beginning page numbers.

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What does an index provide?

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An alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in the book.

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What is an illustration?

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A visual representation, such as a drawing or photograph, that helps explain the text.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

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To organize content and indicate the main idea of a section.

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What is italicized text used for?

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To highlight specific terms or titles of works.