Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a nonfiction book.

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What does a caption do?

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A caption is a short description that explains a photograph or illustration.

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What is a label in a diagram?

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A label is a word or phrase that identifies a part of a diagram.

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Where can you find the glossary in a nonfiction book?

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The glossary is usually located at the back of the book.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What is the purpose of bold print in a nonfiction text?

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Bold print is used to highlight important words or phrases.

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What is an index?

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

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list at the beginning of the book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a photograph in a nonfiction book?

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A photograph is a real picture that shows something in the book.

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What is the difference between a caption and a label?

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A caption describes a photograph, while a label identifies parts in a diagram.