Nonfiction Text Features

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What is an Index?

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An Index is found in the back of the book; it includes topics and the page numbers where they can be found.

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What is a Heading?

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A Heading is a text feature that indicates the title of a section or chapter in a text.

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What is a Graphic Aid?

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A Graphic Aid presents detailed information in easy-to-read formats, like maps or charts.

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What is a Graph?

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A Graph is a visual representation of data, often used to show relationships between different sets of information.

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What is a Map?

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A Map is a picture representation, including a key that shows where something is located in the world.

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What is a Glossary?

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A Glossary is found at the back of the book; it includes entry words and their meanings.

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What is Bold Text?

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Bold Text is used to emphasize important words or phrases in a text.

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What is a Caption?

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A Caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A Table of Contents is found at the front of the book; it includes chapter titles and their beginning page numbers.

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What is a Sidebar?

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A Sidebar is a short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text, providing additional context or details.