Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Timeline?

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A timeline is a text feature that shows events in the order they happened, often with dates.

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What is a Photograph?

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A photograph is a text feature that shows a real image of something, helping readers understand the topic better.

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What is a Diagram?

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A diagram is a text feature that uses drawings or pictures to explain something, often with labels.

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What is an Illustration?

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An illustration is a text feature that is a drawing or picture created to help explain or enhance the text.

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What is Bold Print?

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Bold print is a text feature that makes certain words darker and thicker to show they are important.

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a Glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings 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 and where to find them in the book, usually at the back.

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What are Labels?

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Labels are words or phrases that describe parts of a diagram or photograph.

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What is a Subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title that helps organize sections of text under a main heading.