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A nonfiction piece that is used to build background information on a topic
Informational Text
Title of publication
Side bar
Heading
These make key information stand out.
Captions
Title
Index
Bold print and bullets
Tells what the article is about and sets the tone.
Title of Publication
Title of Main Article
Heading
Table of contents
They organize and indicate information within the chapter.
Side bar
headings
Table Contents
Index
These offer interesting and supportive information along the side or bottom.
Side bar
Maps, charts
Captioned photo
Table of contents
They summarize and present text information in a clear, concise way that is easy to see at a glance.
Maps, Charts, graphs
Headings
Informational texts
Index
It tells the name of the magazine, newspaper, etc.
Title of Main Article
Title of Publication
Table of contents
Index
They provide appealing visualizations and descriptions and tell who, what, when, and where
Captioned Photo
Maps, Charts, Graphs
Sidebar
Captioned Photo
Found at the end of the text, lists key topics, names, subjects by page number
Index
Table of contents
Side bar
Bold print
Lists of chapters or topics at the beginning of the text with page numbers
Table of Contents
Index
Sidebar
Headings
2. Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text?
To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read.
Draw the reader’s attention to an important word
Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section.
Help the reader visualize the information.
Which genre isn't considered nonfiction?
biography
informational
drama
autobiography
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