Nonfiction text features

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different things.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works.

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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 where to find them.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description or explanation under a photograph.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title that divides the text into sections and tells what the section is about.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics in a book, with page numbers where they can be found.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of difficult words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is bold type?

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Bold type is text that is darker and thicker than regular text, used to highlight important words.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph is a picture taken with a camera that shows real-life images.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual display of information, often using bars, lines, or slices to show data.