Nonfiction Text Features

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What does a map help a reader to do?

Back

A map helps a reader to understand where things are located.

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How does a photograph help a reader?

Back

A photograph helps a reader to see what the real topic looks like.

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What is an index in a nonfiction book?

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An index is a list of topics and where to find them in the book.

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How is the glossary organized?

Back

The glossary is organized in ABC order.

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What does bold print indicate in a text?

Back

Bold print indicates that the word is important to understand.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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The table of contents shows the chapters and where to find them in the book.

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What is a caption?

Back

A caption is a short description of a picture or illustration.

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What does a timeline show?

Back

A timeline shows events in the order they happened.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

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Headings help the reader know what each section is about.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is extra information next to the main text.