Nonfiction Text Features

Front

What are words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts?

Back

Subheading

Front

What is the page located in the back of a book that is an alphabetical list of topics and page numbers?

Back

Index

Front

How does the table of contents help a reader?

Back

It helps find parts of the book quickly.

Front

What is a title at the top of the page or the beginning of a new chapter or section called?

Back

Heading

Front

What is the small text found under a picture that gives important information about the picture?

Back

Caption

Front

What is a list of important terms and their definitions found at the end of a book?

Back

Glossary

Front

What feature helps readers understand the main idea of a section?

Back

Heading

Front

What is the purpose of a table of contents?

Back

To outline the chapters and sections of a book.

Front

What do you call a visual representation of information, often using charts or graphs?

Back

Infographic

Front

What is the purpose of bold or italicized text in nonfiction?

Back

To emphasize important information.