Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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

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What do maps help readers understand?

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Maps help readers see where places in the passage are located in relation to geographic regions of the world.

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What is a footnote?

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A footnote is a note found at the bottom of the text that provides additional information or cites references related to a word in the text.

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What is the purpose of an index?

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An index is an alphabetical listing of topics in a book, providing page numbers where those topics can be found.

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What are captions?

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Captions are descriptions found under pictures, diagrams, charts, or photographs that help the reader better understand the visual content.

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Where can you find a glossary in a book?

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A glossary is typically found at the back of a book.

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How does an index differ from a glossary?

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An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, while a glossary provides definitions of vocabulary words.

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What type of text feature provides visual representation of data?

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Illustrations, charts, and graphs provide visual representations of data.

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Why are text features important for readers?

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Text features help readers navigate the text, understand the content better, and locate information quickly.

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What is the role of illustrations in a text?

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Illustrations help to visually explain or enhance the understanding of the text.