Non-fiction Text Features

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What is a photo/illustration?

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A visual representation that helps explain or enhance the text.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that shows how something works or how parts relate to each other.

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What is a timeline?

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A graphic representation that shows events in chronological order.

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What is a glossary?

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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 title that comes before a section of text, indicating what that section is about.

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What is a label?

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A word or phrase that describes a part of a diagram or illustration.

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What is a caption?

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A brief explanation or description accompanying a photo or illustration.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in the book.

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What is the purpose of non-fiction text features?

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To help readers understand and navigate the information more easily.