Understanding Non-Fiction Text Features

The video tutorial reviews non-fiction text features, explaining their purpose in helping readers find information easily and understand topics better. It covers examples like titles, table of contents, headings, photographs, diagrams, captions, bold words, glossary, and index. Each feature is described with its function and importance in non-fiction texts, emphasizing how they aid in comprehension and information retrieval.

What is the main purpose of non-fiction text features?

• To help the reader find information easily

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is a common non-fiction text feature?

• A fictional story

• A table of contents

• A character list

• A poem

How does a table of contents help a reader?

• By providing a summary of each chapter

• By listing the authors of the book

• By showing how the book is organized

• By giving a detailed analysis of the text

What is the purpose of photographs in non-fiction texts?

• To add color to the book

• To show what something looks like in real life

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the text

What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration in non-fiction texts?

• Photographs are hand-drawn, illustrations are real

• Illustrations are hand-drawn, photographs are real

• Both are the same

• Illustrations are more accurate than photographs

What do captions provide in non-fiction texts?

• A summary of the entire book

• A detailed analysis of the text

• Additional information about a picture

• A list of characters

Why are bold words used in non-fiction texts?

• To make the text look pretty

• To highlight important words or phrases

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

What is the purpose of a glossary in a non-fiction text?

• To provide definitions of key terms

• To list the chapters

• To summarize the book

• To list the authors

Where is an index typically found in a non-fiction book?

• At the beginning

• On the cover

• In the middle

• At the end

How does an index help a reader?

• By giving a detailed analysis of the text

• By helping to quickly find information on a topic

• By listing the authors of the book

• By providing a summary of each chapter