Nonfiction Text Features Quiz

How does the table of contents help you understand a nonfiction text?

• It provides a summary of the main ideas in the text.

• It includes definitions of key terms used in the text.

• It lists the sources used by the author.

• It contains additional information related to the topic.

What is the meaning of the word glossary?

• A section that provides additional information

• A visual representation of information

• A summary of the main ideas in the text

• A list of key terms and their definitions

How does the glossary help you understand a nonfiction text?

• It includes definitions of key terms used in the text.

• It provides a summary of the main ideas in the text.

• It lists the sources used by the author.

• It contains additional information related to the topic.

How does the index help you understand a nonfiction text?

• It helps you locate specific information in the text.

• It provides a summary of the main ideas in the text.

• It includes definitions of key terms used in the text.

• It lists the sources used by the author.

Why does the author include bold words in the text?

• To list the sources used by the author.

• To highlight key terms or important information.

• To provide additional information related to the topic.

• To provide a summary of the main ideas in the text.

What is the name of this nonfiction text feature?

• Index
• Table of Contents
• Label

The words that tell about this photograph are called the 

• bold print
• caption
• label

Labels help a reader to

• understand where to find a chapter.
• understand the meaning of a word.
• understand parts of a picture.

An index helps a reader to

• quickly find the pages for topics in the book.
• understand the bold print words.
• quickly read the book.

What is the name of this nonfiction text feature?

• Illustration 
• Diagram
• Photograph