NON FICTION TEXT FEATURES

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What is a table of contents?

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

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What is a heading?

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A title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section in a text.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that explains or illustrates something, often used to show relationships or processes.

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What is bold print?

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Text that is darker and thicker than normal text, used to emphasize important information.

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What is a timeline?

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A line that shows events in the order they happened, often marked with dates.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with the pages where they can be found.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is a caption?

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A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What is an illustration?

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A picture or drawing that helps to explain or enhance the text.

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What is a chart?

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A visual representation of data, often using bars, lines, or pie slices.