Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a heading?

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The main idea of a whole section.

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What are the three types of print?

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Bold, italicized, and underlined.

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True or False: A dictionary is the same as a glossary.

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False.

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Why is a map important in nonfiction texts?

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They show locations for topics being discussed.

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Which is NOT a type of graph?

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Photograph.

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What is a glossary?

Back

A list of terms and their definitions found in a book.

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What does a table of contents do?

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It lists the chapters or sections of a book and their page numbers.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in a book.

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What is a caption?

Back

A brief explanation of a picture or illustration.

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What is the purpose of bold print?

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To emphasize important words or phrases.