Nonfiction Text Features Quiz

Which feature provides a visual representation of information or data?

• Index

• Glossary

• Graph

• Heading

What is the purpose of an index in a nonfiction book?

• To list all the topics in the book in alphabetical order along with page numbers

• To show the reader the main ideas of the book

• To provide definitions of key terms

• To introduce the characters in the book

What does a caption do in a nonfiction text?

• It gives the title of the book

• It provides a detailed explanation of the main idea

• It offers a brief explanation or information about a photograph or illustration

• It lists the chapters and their starting pages

Which text feature helps readers understand difficult words within the text?

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Caption

What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

• To provide definitions of key terms

• To introduce the characters in the book

• To divide the text into sections and summarize the main idea of each section

• To list all the topics in the book in alphabetical order along with page numbers

Which feature is a list at the end of a book that provides the meanings of difficult words?

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Caption

What is the purpose of photographs in a nonfiction text?

• To provide entertainment to the reader

• To list the chapters and their starting pages

• To visually represent information or ideas presented in the text

• To introduce the characters in the book

Which of the following is NOT a feature of nonfiction texts?

• Characters

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of contents

What is the purpose of bold or italicized text in a nonfiction book?

• To make the page look more interesting

• To indicate the title of the book

• To highlight important terms or phrases

• To introduce the characters in the book