Exploring Nonfiction Text Features

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction book?

• To show the reader the page where the book ends

• To provide a summary of each chapter

• To list the major parts of the book in the order they appear

• To introduce the main characters in the story

In a cookbook, which text feature helps you understand the meaning and pronunciation of culinary terms like 'julienne' or 'sous vide'?

• Index

• Glossary

• Table of contents

• Captions

How can headings help a reader?

• By summarizing the text

• By providing detailed explanations

• By indicating the main topics or sections

• By listing all the topics discussed in the text

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

• To show the reader where to find specific information

• To introduce the main topics of the book

• To provide a summary of the book

• To list the characters in the book

When examining a detailed map of the world's ocean currents, which text feature is most helpful for understanding the specific paths and names of these currents?

• Index

• Glossary

• Captions

• Headings

In a user manual for a smartphone, what is the main purpose of bold or italicized text?

• To make the manual look more visually appealing

• To highlight key functions or settings

• To indicate the start of a new topic or section

• To provide detailed explanations

In a user manual for a smartphone, how can bullet points be useful?

• They provide detailed descriptions.

• They highlight key features or usage tips.

• They introduce new sections of the manual.

• They list the page numbers of troubleshooting tips.

What is the role of photographs in a travel guidebook?

• To provide entertainment to the reader

• To give detailed instructions

• To visually represent information or ideas

• To list the names of people in the book

Why might a science teacher include diagrams in a textbook about the human body?

• To make the textbook thicker

• To visually explain how the human circulatory system works

• To provide a bibliography of medical research

• To introduce new medical terms

What is the purpose of sidebars in a science textbook?

• To provide additional, related information

• To list the chapters of the book

• To entertain the reader with stories

• To give the biography of the author