Table of Contents, Glossary, Index

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters or topics and their page numbers.

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What is a Glossary?

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A section at the end of a book that explains the meanings of difficult words.

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What is an Index?

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An alphabetical list of topics or subjects in a book, with page numbers where they can be found.

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Where can I find the chapters of a book?

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In the Table of Contents.

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Where can I find definitions of words in a book?

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In the Glossary.

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What does the Index help you do?

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It helps you find specific information quickly in a book.

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What is the purpose of a Table of Contents?

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To help readers know what topics are in the book and where to find them.

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How is a Glossary different from an Index?

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A Glossary explains words, while an Index helps find topics.

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What type of information would you find in an Index?

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Names, topics, or subjects listed alphabetically with page numbers.

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Can you find the book title in the Table of Contents?

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No, the book title is usually on the cover or title page.