Nonfiction text features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is the information written under a photograph that explains what the picture is about.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a type of text feature that uses drawings or illustrations to explain information.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a text feature that divides the text into sections and tells what the section will be about.

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Why do nonfiction books have text features?

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Nonfiction books have text features to help readers understand what they've read.

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What do chapter titles and headings do for readers?

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They tell us what we will be reading about.

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What is a photograph in nonfiction texts?

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A photograph is a real image that shows something related to the text.

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What is an index?

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An index is a list at the end of a book that shows where to find specific topics.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual representation of information, often using rows and columns.

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What is a label?

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

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What is the purpose of bold text in nonfiction?

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Bold text is used to highlight important words or phrases.