text features- 2nd grade

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What is a photograph?

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A picture taken with a camera to show objects as they appear in real life.

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What is bold print?

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Dark printed words that stand out to show importance.

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Where do you find a caption?

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Close to a picture, explaining what it is.

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What is the purpose of reading nonfiction?

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To learn new things.

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What is an illustration?

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A drawing or picture that helps explain the text.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that shows how something works or is organized.

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What are labels?

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Words that describe parts of a picture or diagram.

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What is the table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is a text feature?

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An element in a text that helps the reader understand the information better.