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 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 titles of the chapters and the pages they start on.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings found at the end of a nonfiction 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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Why do we use captions in nonfiction books?

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Captions help readers understand what is happening in a picture or illustration.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics in a book, along with the pages where they can be found.

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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 photograph in a nonfiction book?

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A photograph is a real picture that shows something that exists in the world.

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What is the purpose of headings in nonfiction texts?

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Headings help organize the information and tell the reader what each section is about.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is a box of information that is separate from the main text, providing extra details.