Nonfiction Text Features

What is a heading?

• A title or subtitle that helps identify the main idea of a section or paragraph in a text.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A summary of the entire text.

• A decorative element used in graphic design.

What is a glossary?

• A collection of maps in a book.

• An alphabetical list of important words in a book along with their meanings.

• A summary of the book's chapters.

• A list of authors who contributed to the book.

How do headings help readers?

• They provide decorative elements to the text.

• They help readers quickly find the main ideas and navigate through the text.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They serve as a summary of the entire document.

What information does an index provide?

• A detailed summary of each chapter in the book.

• A quick reference to find specific topics and where they are located in the book.

• A list of all the authors who contributed to the book.

• A glossary of terms used throughout the book.

What is a diagram?

• A visual representation that shows the parts of something, often labeled to explain its components.

• A type of chart used for statistical analysis.

• A written description of a process or concept.

• A method of organizing data in a table format.

What is an index?

• An alphabetical list of topics found in a book, along with the page numbers where they can be found.

• A summary of the book's content at the beginning.

• A list of all the authors who contributed to the book.

• A glossary of terms used in the book.

Why is a glossary useful?

• A glossary is useful for understanding specific terms and vocabulary used in the text.

• A glossary is a list of all the chapters in a book.

• A glossary provides summaries of the main ideas in a text.

• A glossary is used to define the author's opinions and biases.

How can diagrams enhance understanding?

• By visually representing information, making complex ideas easier to grasp.

• By providing detailed textual explanations.

• By eliminating the need for any written content.

• By focusing solely on aesthetic appeal.

What is a caption?

• A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

• A type of graphic design element used in advertisements.

• A title given to a book or article.

• A summary of a video or audio clip.

How can headings improve reading efficiency?

• By allowing readers to skim and find relevant sections quickly.

• By making the text longer and more complex.

• By providing detailed explanations for every section.

• By distracting readers with unnecessary information.