Text Features Flashcard

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What is a text feature?

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Text features are elements in a text that help readers understand the content better, such as headings, subheadings, indexes, and captions.

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What is the purpose of an index in a book?

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The index is an alphabetical list of key ideas, terms, events, and names that tells you all the page numbers where these items can be found in the book.

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When should a reader check the index of a book?

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A reader should check the index when she wants to know if a book has the information she needs.

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What does a heading indicate in a text?

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A heading indicates the major topic or main idea of a chapter or section in a text.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller heading that provides more specific information about a section under the main heading.

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True or False: Nonfiction books never contain text features.

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False. Nonfiction books often contain various text features to aid understanding.

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What is the function of a table of contents?

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The table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers, helping readers navigate the text.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an image or diagram in a text.

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What is the glossary in a book?

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The glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book, helping readers understand specific vocabulary.

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How can text features help a reader?

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Text features help a reader locate information quickly, understand the structure of the text, and enhance comprehension.