CHARACTERISTICS OF NONFICTION TEXT

CHARACTERISTICS OF NONFICTION TEXT

How does nonfiction text look different from fiction?	There may be chapter titles and section headers that preview information. Each page has words in a variety of fonts and type sizes. Bold or italic fonts may be used to signal important words or phrases. Diacritical marks may be used to guide pronunciation.
How are graphic aids used?	Maps, charts, diagrams, photographs are usually included to illustrate or summarize information. Captions or labels must be examined carefully for relevant information.
How is the vocabulary different?	There may be more words that are unfamiliar. Look for multi-syllabic words like "photosynthesis" that may be difficult to pronounce.
What do we know about nonfiction?	There is a great deal of information to be understood and remembered.