Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Heading?

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A text feature found at the top of a page that identifies the paragraph's topic, often in bold or a different color.

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Where is the Table of Contents located?

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At the beginning of a book or document, listing the chapters or sections.

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Where is the Index located?

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At the back of a book or document, providing an alphabetical list of topics and page numbers.

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What is a Subheading?

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Words or phrases that identify the subtopics within a reading passage.

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What is a Timeline?

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A text feature that shows events in chronological order.

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Why might an author use bold text?

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To draw the reader’s attention to an important word or concept.

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What is a Caption?

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A brief explanation or description of an image or graphic.

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What is the purpose of a Diagram?

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To visually represent information or concepts, often with labels.

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What does a Graph do?

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It visually displays data to show relationships or trends.

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What is the difference between a Heading and a Subheading?

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A Heading identifies the main topic, while a Subheading identifies subtopics under the main topic.