Nonfiction is usually written with specific text features. Below is a list of some text features that are often used in nonfiction/informational writing:
Nonfiction writers also consider text structure. Text structure determines how information/ideas are organized. The way a writer organizes a text is extremely important in helping readers understand what the author is attempting to communicate.
Cookbooks and recipes use very specific vocabulary when they are describing how giving directions about how to cook something. Below are just a few examples: