Nonfiction Text Features

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What is the central thought or chief topic of a text expressed in a word or phrase?

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Thesis

Front

Which text feature helps you figure out the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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Title & Subtitle

Front

What is a way to present information visually?

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Graph

Front

What do you call a picture, usually a drawing, that has labels to identify its parts?

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Diagram/Graph

Front

What is it called when a nonfiction text reflects on one topic against another?

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Comparison

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

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To indicate the main topic of a section.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a nonfiction text.

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What is the function of a caption in a nonfiction text?

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To provide additional information about an image or graphic.

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What is special print in nonfiction texts?

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Text that is bold, italicized, or colored to emphasize important information.

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What is the role of supporting details in a nonfiction text?

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To provide evidence and examples that back up the main idea.