Informational Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a text feature that explains or gives more information about what is going on in a picture.

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What does a title do?

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A title gives us a glimpse into what the book might be about.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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A table of contents helps readers find specific chapters quickly and tells the names of the chapters in the book along with the page number on which each chapter begins.

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What are color variations in text?

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Color variations are text features that make words stand out to the reader, indicating that the word is important.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a small section of text that tells readers what is coming in that section, acting like a 'mini-title'.

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What is an index?

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An index is a list at the end of a book that helps readers find specific topics or terms along with the pages where they can be found.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a section at the end of a book that provides definitions of important terms used in the text.

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What is a sidebar?

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A sidebar is a text feature that provides additional information related to the main text, often found in a box on the side of the page.

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What is the role of bolded words in a text?

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Bolded words are used to highlight important terms or concepts, making them stand out for the reader.

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What is a timeline?

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