Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is an index?

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An index is a list that shows what page to find certain words or topics in a book.

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What does a heading do?

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A heading is usually found at the top of a page and explains what the paragraph is about.

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What is a table of contents?

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A 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 is a hyperlink?

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A hyperlink is a clickable link in a text that takes you to another page or website.

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What does bold text indicate?

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Bold text is used to make certain words stand out and show that they are important.

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What is the purpose of captions?

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Captions are short descriptions that explain pictures or illustrations in a book.

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What is the difference between a glossary and an index?

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A glossary shows the meaning of words, while an index shows what page to find those words.

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What is an example of a text feature?

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An example of a text feature is an index page.

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What information can you find in a glossary?

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You can find words and their definitions in a glossary.