Text Features

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What are text features?

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Text features are parts of a text that help the reader understand the information better, such as headings, graphs, tables, and illustrations.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates what a section of text is about.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a picture or drawing that helps explain or enhance the text.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different pieces of information.

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What is a table?

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A table is a way to organize information in rows and columns for easy comparison.

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What is the purpose of captions?

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Captions are short descriptions that explain what is shown in an illustration or photograph.

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How can diagrams help readers?

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Diagrams can help readers visualize complex information and understand relationships between parts.

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What is the table of contents?

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The table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences.