Nonfiction Text Features

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What do labels help a reader to understand?

Back

Labels help a reader to understand parts of a picture.

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Where is the glossary located in a nonfiction book?

Back

The glossary is located at the back of the book.

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What is the name for the dark printed words shown?

Back

Bold print.

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What does a map help a reader to understand?

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A map helps a reader to understand where things are located.

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What does an index help a reader to do?

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An index helps a reader to quickly find the pages for topics in the book.

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction book?

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Headings help organize the content and indicate what each section is about.

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What are captions in a nonfiction text?

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Captions are short descriptions that explain pictures or illustrations.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book and their page numbers.

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What is the purpose of bold print in a nonfiction text?

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Bold print is used to highlight important words or phrases.