Nonfiction Text Features

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What is an Index?

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An Index is a list at the back of a book that tells you on what page to find specific information, organized in alphabetical order.

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What is a Caption?

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A Caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph in a book.

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What information is found on a Title Page?

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A Title Page includes the book's title, author, illustrator, and publisher.

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Does the Index tell you what page each chapter starts on?

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False, the Index does not provide information about chapter beginnings.

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Is a history book considered nonfiction?

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True, a history book presents factual information and is classified as nonfiction.

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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 outlines the chapters and their corresponding page numbers.

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What is a Glossary?

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A Glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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What is a Subheading?

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A Subheading is a title or heading that comes under a main heading, used to organize content within a chapter.

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What is a Timeline?

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A Timeline is a visual representation that shows events in chronological order.

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What is the purpose of a Table?

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A Table organizes data or information in rows and columns for easy reference.