Text Features Review

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Why did the author choose to put "saliva" in bold print?

Back

Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

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The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to

Back

Help the reader visualize important information

Front

What is the text feature found below a photograph called?

Back

caption

Front

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is

Back

To provide an explanation of the photo

Front

What text feature is used in the red boxes? Options: Sidebar, column, subheading, text box

Back

subheading

Front

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

Back

To help the reader find the main ideas in each section

Front

The author uses this text feature (numbered list) to show:

• How a cell phone can get wet.
• How to remove a SIM card from your phone.
• The dangers of swimming with your phone.
• The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.

Back

The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.

Front

Purpose of the text feature in the yellow box in an article about the increase in students using the internet.

Back

To show the number of teens using the internet

Front

Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores? Options: Hard Work at Home, Early Fame, Movie Magic, How He Does It

Back

Hard Work at Home

Front

What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?

Back

It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008.