Types of Nonfiction
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True or False: There are 4 major categories of Nonfiction we have learned. 

True

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When a word or phrase a strip of color over the text.
What is highlight.
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Feature that is an alphabetical listing of items covered in the book and their page numbers.
What is the index.
100
Features that helps the reader see what something looks like on the inside.
What are cutaways or cross-sections.
100

A diagram that shows a process with the steps in boxes connected by arrows or lines

What is a flowchart

200

A type of writing that aims to share information about a topic in a non-fictional way. Describes, explains, or informs. 

Expository Nonfiction

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When the author puts a line under a specific word or phrase.
What is to underline.
200
Feature that help us learn where things are located in the world.
What is a map.
200
Feature that shows us exactly what something looks like.
What is a photograph.
200
Feature that occurs on either the side or in a box to give you more information.
What are insets and sidebars.
300

A representation of information in a graphic format designed to make the data easily understandable at a glance.

What is an Infographic. 

300
When the words are slanted.
What is italics.
300
Feature that tell the main ideas and what pages they are on.
What is the table of contents.
300

The title or main subject of an article

What are headings.

300

Used to divide information into more specific categories and organize ideas for the reader.

What is are subheadings

400

Showing two sides of an issue: Debate.

What is Argumentative Nonfiction

400
When the author uses many different shades to make a word stand out.
What is using color.
400
Feature that helps the reader understand the definitions of important words.
What is a glossary.
400
Words under a picture that tells you about about the picture.
What are captions.
400
Feature that organizes information into columns and additional ways to make it easier to understand.
What is a chart or a graph.
500

Tells a true story in a fictional way.

What is Narrative Nonfiction.
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When a word or phrase has darker and thicker font.
What is bold.
500

A line of text that tells the reader what is coming next.

Heading

500
Features that helps you identify parts of a picture or diagram.
What are labels.
500
Feature that lists important dates in chronological order.
What is a timeline.
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