Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text is a type of writing that provides factual information about real events, people, or things.

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What are text features?

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Text features are parts of a nonfiction text that help readers understand the information better, such as headings, captions, and diagrams.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

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

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What does a caption do?

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A caption explains what a picture or diagram shows in a nonfiction text.

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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 is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings found at the end of a nonfiction book.

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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 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 a timeline?

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A timeline is a visual representation that shows events in the order they happened.

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What is a map in a nonfiction text?

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A map shows the location of places and helps readers understand geographical information.