Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings found in the back of a nonfiction book.

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Where can you find the glossary in a nonfiction book?

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The glossary is located at the back of the book.

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How are the words in the glossary organized?

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The words in the glossary are organized in ABC order.

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What is the purpose of the index in a nonfiction book?

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The index helps readers quickly find the pages for topics in the book.

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What does the Table of Contents show?

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The Table of Contents shows the chapters or sections of the book and their page numbers.

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What does bold print mean in a nonfiction book?

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Bold print is used to highlight important words or terms.

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Where can you find the meanings of bold print words?

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You can find the meanings of bold print words in the glossary.

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What is a nonfiction text feature?

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A nonfiction text feature is a part of a nonfiction book that helps readers understand the information better.

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Give an example of a nonfiction text feature.

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Examples of nonfiction text features include headings, captions, and diagrams.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction book?

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Headings help organize the information and tell the reader what the section is about.