nonfiction text features

This feature is used to identify parts of a page, diagram or picture.

• label

• caption

• glossary

• index

This feature is a real picture taken with a camera.

• caption

• cutaway

• photograph

• map

This feature is used to describe pictures, diagrams or charts.

• chart

• label

• caption

• diagram

This feature helps to focus the reader's attention on important words, headings, and sections.

• maps

• graph

• heading

• boldface print

This feature is a representation of information in the form of a table, graph or picture.

• label

• caption

• cutaway

• chart/graph

This feature shows details by showing a larger version of something small.

• cutaway

• photograph

• index

• closeups

This feature shows something from the inside.

• cutaways

• photograph

• label

• glossary

This feature shows an idea being explained by using a sketch or drawing. It usually has labels to show the different parts.

• graph

• diagram

• index

• heading

This feature can be found at the back of the book and is organized in alphabetical order. It has definitions of new words and terms contained in the text.

• dictionary

• encyclopedia

• atlas

• glossary

This feature announces the main idea of the book or a section.

• italics

• index

• heading/title

• bold print