Nonfiction Text Features Flashcard

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or label that describes the content of a section in a text.

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Why do authors use text features?

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Authors use text features to help the reader better understand the content they are reading.

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What is a photograph in a nonfiction text?

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A photograph is a real image that shows something in the text, helping to illustrate the topic.

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What are labels in a diagram?

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Labels are words or phrases that identify parts of a diagram or photograph, providing more information.

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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A caption is a short description that explains a photograph or illustration.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main ideas.

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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 chapters and their page numbers.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics in a book, along with the pages where they can be found.

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What are bold words?

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Bold words are words that are darker and thicker than regular text, often used to highlight important terms.