The video tutorial by Learning Academy for Kids explains non-fiction text features, which are elements in non-fiction texts that help readers understand the content better. These features include titles, subtitles, table of contents, headings, photographs, illustrations, captions, diagrams, charts, sidebars, bold prints, labels, timelines, italics, maps, glossaries, and indexes. Each feature is described in detail, highlighting its purpose and how it aids in organizing information and drawing attention to important details. The video emphasizes the importance of these features in enhancing comprehension and providing additional information beyond the main text.

What is the primary purpose of text features in non-fiction materials?

• To decorate the pages

• To confuse the reader

• To organize and clarify information

• To increase the page count

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What is the main function of headings in non-fiction texts?

• To provide comic relief

• To list the names of the chapters at the end

• To make the pages look full

• To introduce new sections or topics

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Why are some words printed in bold in non-fiction texts?

• To highlight them as key terms or important concepts

• To mark them as words to be ignored

• To indicate they are unimportant

• To signify the end of a chapter

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Where can you typically find the title page in a book?

• At the beginning of the book

• At the end of the book

• On the back cover

• In the middle of the book

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What is the significance of the table of contents in a book?

• It tells the story in brief

• It lists all the characters in the book

• It shows where each section or chapter begins

• It provides a list of all the illustrations

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What does a diagram in a non-fiction text usually show?

• A fictional place

• Parts or functions of something

• A story

• The author's biography

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What role do captions play in non-fiction texts?

• They list the page numbers

• They introduce new chapters

• They provide sound effects

• They offer additional information about pictures

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What does a map in a non-fiction book show?

• The author's journey in writing the book

• Illustrations of characters

• Locations and geography

• A timeline of events

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

• To summarize each chapter

• To provide definitions for key terms

• To entertain the reader with fun facts

• To list the author's other works

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How does an index assist the reader?

• By showing pictures related to the text

• By listing keywords in alphabetical order with page numbers

• By offering a preview of the next book in the series

• By providing a summary of the book

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