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Nonfiction Text Features

Terms in this set (17)

Titles
Identifies
main topic of the
entire text.
Subheadings
Identifies smaller
sections about the
main topic.
Pictures & Illustrations
A visual the
reader uses to
better
understand the
text.
Captions
short
text to explain
what is shown
in a picture or
illustration.
Bold, Color, & Italics
The style and color of the
text sends the reader
signals about how to read
the content.

Text in bold, color, or italics
draw the readers attention
to important information.
Table of Contents
Lists the major
parts of a book
with page
numbers. It
outlines the main
topics or main
points.
Maps
Maps show the basic
shape of an area and the
names of places. Help
reader picture or
visualize where things
are.
Diagrams
A diagram is a
drawing that shows or
explains the parts of
something.
Tables
Tables organize
large amounts of
information to
help the reader
compare
information in the text.
Timelines
Timelines show important events in chronological order or time order.
Glossary
A mini dictionary
that is made for
words specifically in
that text or book.
Index
An alphabetical listing
of important words,
terms, or ideas and
which page you can
find them. Usually
found at the back of a
book.
Description
This text explains a topic,
idea, person, place or
object by listing
characteristics, features,
and examples.
Chronological Order
The text is written in
numerical or time order.
It describes the order of
events or how to do
something.
Problem and Solution
In this text, the author
presents a problem and
one or more solutions to
the problem. The text
may also include the pros
and cons of each solution.
Cause and Effect
The text is written
in a way that tells
the "why" of events
and how other
events happen as a
result.
Compare and Contrast
The text explains
how two or more
people, places, or
things are alike and
how they are
different.
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