Non-fiction Text Features

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What is a table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters or sections and their page numbers.

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What is a caption?

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A short description or explanation of a picture or illustration.

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What is a map?

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A visual representation of an area that shows locations, features, and distances.

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What is italic text?

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Text that is slanted to the right, often used for emphasis or titles.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that explains or shows how something works or is organized.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of difficult or unusual words in a text, along with their definitions.

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What is a heading?

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A title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section in a text.

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What is bold print?

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Text that is darker and thicker than normal text, used to highlight important information.

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What is a label?

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A word or phrase that describes or identifies an object in a diagram or photo.