Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a graph?

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A graph shows information as a picture, helping to visualize data.

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What do illustrations in nonfiction texts show?

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Illustrations can show various concepts, such as the way Earth’s crust moves.

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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 them in the glossary.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that explains or illustrates a concept.

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What does a graph or chart do?

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It displays and organizes facts and numbers.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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It lists the chapters or sections of a book and 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 indicates what the section is about.

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What is the index in a nonfiction book?

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The index is an alphabetical list of topics and where to find them in the book.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description that explains a picture or illustration.

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What is the purpose of bold print in nonfiction texts?

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Bold print highlights important words or concepts that are key to understanding the text.