Nonfiction Text Features 1
Where a glossary is located in a nonficiton book
The back
A list of page numbers showing what page each chapter starts
Table of Contents
A word or phrase that points to a part of an image to name/describe that part
Label
The name of a text that helps readers understand the topic of the reading
Title
A type of darker print used to draw attention to an important word
Bold Print
A visual representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
Map
A visual aid that helps illustrate the parts of something or show a process or structure
Diagram
True or False: Maps show locations of places and landforms
A word or phrase dividing the text into sections to give readers an idea of what part of the text is about
Heading or Subheading
An alphabetical list of terms and their definitions
Glossary
Fiction or Nonfiction: A story about a recent hurricane that hit the coast of Texas
Nonfiction
An organized way to show data/information visually
Chart or Graph
Text feature in the back of a nonfiction text used to locate the page numbers of different topics
Index
A visual representation of events in history displayed in chronological order
Timeline
True or False: An index will always tell you which page a chapter begins.
False
A short description of a photograph or illustration
Caption
Drawings that help the reader understand the text better
Illustrations
Type of text that gives real facts about a topic
Nonfiction Texts
True or False: A table of contents can be located in BOTH nonfiction and fiction books.
True