Text Features

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What is a Glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a passage or book.

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What is a Caption?

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A caption is a word or words that tell you what a picture is about, often found under images.

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Where can you find the Index in a book?

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The index is usually found at the back of the book.

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What is a Timeline?

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A timeline is a text feature that shows events in the order they happened.

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What are Captions used for?

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Captions are found under pictures, diagrams, charts, or photographs to help the reader understand them better.

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What is an Illustration?

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

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What is a Chart?

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A chart is a visual representation of information, often using bars, lines, or pie shapes.

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What is a Diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related.

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What is Boldface text?

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Boldface text is darker and thicker than regular text, used to highlight important words.

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What is a Sidebar?

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A sidebar is a box of information that is placed next to the main text to provide additional details.