Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words in a book and their meanings.

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What does a caption do?

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A caption describes an illustration, cartoon, or poster.

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What is the purpose of an index?

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An index is a list at the end of a book that helps you find specific topics or words.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a labeled picture that shows the parts of something.

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What is a label?

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A label is a word that tells about part of a picture.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the top of a page or section that tells what it is about.

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What is a map?

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A map is a drawing that shows where places are located.

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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 illustration?

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An illustration is a picture that helps explain the text.

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What is a feature of nonfiction text?

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Nonfiction text features help readers understand the information better.