Text Features Practice

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What are text features?

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Text features are elements in a text that help organize and provide information, such as headings, captions, and glossaries.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section in a text, helping readers understand what to expect.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book, that helps readers understand specific vocabulary.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and page numbers at the end of a book, allowing readers to find information quickly.

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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 outlines the chapters or sections and their corresponding page numbers.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is a short news story or graphic that elaborates on a detail in the main text, often set apart on the side or bottom.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an image or graphic, helping to clarify its meaning.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a visual representation of events in chronological order, helping to show the sequence of events.

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What are visual images?

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Visual images are pictures or graphics included in a text to enhance understanding and provide visual context.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that helps to illustrate relationships or trends.