Understanding Text Features in Nonfiction

What is the purpose of a heading?

• Tells what a section of text if about

• Defines a word

• Describes a picture

Answer explanation

A heading tells the reader the main idea of what a section of text is about.

What is the purpose of bold words?

• To add color to the page?

• To make the text fancy

• To highlight key vocabulary

Answer explanation

Bold words tell the reader that the term is important to know.

Which text feature helps readers understand an image?

• A heading

• A glossary

• A caption

Answer explanation

Captions tell the reader about what a picture of diagram is about.

Why are diagrams useful in nonfiction texts?

• They add decoration

• They give a visual explanation

• They list vocabulary words

Answer explanation

Diagrams use pictures or charts to help understand information easier.

Where would you find a glossary in a book?

• At the beginning

• At the end

• Under a picture

Answer explanation

The glossary is always located at the end of the text.

Which text feature helps you find where information is located in a book?

• Heading

• Caption

• Index

Answer explanation

The index will list the page numbers of the topic you are looking for.

Why do authors include captions?

• To make the page look nice

• To list vocabulary words

• To provide more details about an image

Answer explanation

Captions give more information about images in the text.