Text Features

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What is a title?

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A title is the name of a book, article, or other written work that tells you what it is about.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the beginning of a section of text that indicates what that section is about.

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What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation of an area that shows locations, distances, and relationships between places.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a graphic representation that shows the order of events over a period of time.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is a short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text that provides additional details.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description of an image or illustration.

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How does a title help the reader?

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A title helps the reader understand the main topic or idea of the text.

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How does a heading help the reader?

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A heading helps the reader find specific sections of information quickly.

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How does a map help you understand the text?

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A map helps you understand where places mentioned in the text are located.

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How does a timeline help you understand events?

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A timeline helps you see the order in which events happened.