What is a chapter?
Q: What is a chapter?
A: A chapter is a main division of a piece of writing, such as a book, that can be numbered or titled.
Q: Do all novels have chapters?
A: No, some novels of great length do not have chapters.
Q: Why do non-fiction books almost always have chapters?
A: Non-fiction books, especially those used for reference, almost always have chapters for ease of navigation.
Q: What are chapters often subdivided into if they are in non-fiction books?
A: In non-fiction books, chapters are often subdivided into sections.
Q: Why are chapters in ancient works often presented as "Book 1," "Book 2," etc. in recent reproductions and translations?
A: Chapters in recent reproductions and translations of works from ancient civilizations are often presented as "Book 1," "Book 2," etc. because books were often in the form of papyrus scrolls that contained about the same amount of text as a typical chapter in a modern book.
Q: What are tracks on a DVD or laserdisc called?
A: Tracks on a DVD or laserdisc are called chapters.
Q: Do all novels use a table of contents?
A: No, novels sometimes use a table of contents, but not always.
