Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a nonfiction book?

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A nonfiction book is a book that gives information about real things, people, events, or facts.

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What text feature shows you exactly what something looks like?

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A photograph shows you exactly what something looks like.

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What is one cool thing about nonfiction books?

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You can skip to pages for the information you want and don't have to start at the beginning of the book.

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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 what chapters are in the book and what page they start on.

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Where would you find the meaning of a word in a nonfiction book?

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You would find the meaning of a word in the glossary.

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What is a caption?

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

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What is the purpose of a glossary?

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The glossary provides definitions of important words used in the book.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that helps you find specific topics or information.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What is a headline?

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A headline is a title that tells you what a section of text is about.