Navigating Nonfiction Text Features

The video tutorial explains how to use text features to find information in nonfiction writing. It covers the purpose and examples of titles, headings, subheadings, bold text, glossaries, sidebars, tables of contents, indexes, lists, and hyperlinks. Each feature is described in terms of its role in organizing information and aiding comprehension. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these features in navigating and understanding nonfiction texts.

What is the primary purpose of a title in nonfiction texts?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the text's content

• To list the main characters involved

• To introduce the main topic of the text

• To summarize the entire text

How do headings help organize information in nonfiction texts?

• By highlighting important terms

• By listing all the topics alphabetically

• By dividing the text into sections

• By providing detailed explanations

What is the role of subheadings in nonfiction texts?

• To provide a glossary of terms

• To list the text in alphabetical order

• To organize sections into smaller parts

• To introduce the main topic

Why might an author use bold text in nonfiction writing?

• To signify the end of a section

• To highlight important terms

• To denote a subheading

• To indicate a heading

What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction text?

• To provide definitions for bolded terms

• To list all the headings and subheadings

• To introduce the text

• To summarize each chapter

What information does a sidebar typically contain?

• A list of all the topics covered

• A summary of the text

• Definitions of bolded terms

• Important information that doesn't fit into the main text

Which text feature is specifically designed to fit information that doesn't align with the main text?

• Glossary

• Sidebar

• Index

• Table of contents

How does a table of contents differ from an index?

• A table of contents lists topics by page number at the beginning, while an index lists topics alphabetically at the end.

• An index is found at the beginning of the text, while a table of contents is at the end.

• An index provides definitions, while a table of contents does not.

• A table of contents uses bold text, while an index does not.

What is the main function of bulleted lists in nonfiction texts?

• To define important terms

• To introduce new chapters

• To organize information efficiently

• To provide a list of references

What does a hyperlink in a digital nonfiction text do?

• It takes the reader to a different section of the text

• It changes the cursor into a pointing hand

• It lists all the topics covered in the text

• It connects the reader to additional information online