Non-Fiction Text Features

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What are non-fiction text features?

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Non-fiction text features are elements in a text that help readers understand the information better, such as headings, subheadings, captions, diagrams, and tables.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or label that indicates the main topic of a section in a text.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title that breaks down the content under a main heading into more specific topics.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that shows the parts of something, often labeled to explain the components.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an image or diagram.

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What is the table of contents?

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The table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the titles of chapters and the pages where they can be found.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with the pages where they are mentioned.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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How can you use captions to understand images better?

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Captions provide context and explanations for images, helping readers understand what they depict.

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Why is it important to use text features when reading non-fiction?

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Text features help organize information, making it easier to locate and understand key concepts.