Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a hyperlink?

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A hyperlink is a clickable link that takes you to another webpage.

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What is a heading?

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

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What is a map?

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A map is a picture representation, including a key that shows where something is located in the world.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is words below a picture that provide more information about the picture.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is found at the back of the book and includes entry words and their meanings.

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What is a graphic aid?

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A graphic aid is a visual element, such as a chart or diagram, that helps explain information.

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What is bold text?

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Bold text is used to emphasize important words or phrases in a text.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and their page numbers found at the back of a book.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is a short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text.