Which text features best support understanding of nonfiction?

• A. Headings and subheadings
• B. Fictional dialogue
• C. Metaphorical language
• D. Rhyme schemes

Answer: (A)

Headings and subheadings organize information in a clear, predictable way, which makes nonfiction easier to understand. They act like signposts that tell you what a section will cover and how ideas are related, helping you skim, locate specific details, and see how steps or arguments build from one part to the next. When you read a nonfiction text, you can use these cues to map the structure in your mind and check your understanding as you go.

Fictional dialogue belongs to stories and helps reveal characters or move a narrative forward, not to present factual information or explanations. Metaphorical language uses comparisons that can blur literal meaning, which isn’t ideal when you’re trying to grasp real-world facts. Rhyme schemes are a feature of poetry or some songs and don’t support the typical organization or clarity needed for nonfiction content.