Text Features

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a picture with words used to help the reader visualize information.

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Where are key vocabulary words usually found?

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Key vocabulary words are usually found in bold print.

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What do charts and pictures provide to the reader?

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Charts and pictures provide a visual to help the reader connect with the information.

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How do text features assist in understanding a text?

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Text features help us better comprehend what is in the text.

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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A caption explains what the illustration or photograph is.

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What is the table of contents?

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The table of contents is a list of the sections or chapters in a book, usually found at the beginning.

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What is the glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and the pages where they can be found in a book.

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What are headings?

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Headings are titles or subtitles that indicate the main topic of a section in a text.

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What is the purpose of bold print in a text?

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Bold print is used to emphasize important words or phrases.