Text Features

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What is a keyword?

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A keyword is a word that stands out in boldface and helps to identify important topics or ideas in the text.

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What is a title page?

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A title page is the first page of a book or document that includes the title, author, and sometimes the publisher.

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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 and is set apart on the side or bottom.

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What does a heading do?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates what a section of text is about.

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Where can you find information about a specific topic in a book?

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You can find information about a specific topic in the index or table of contents.

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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 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.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list of the chapters or sections in a book along with their page numbers.

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What is a caption?

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

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What is the purpose of text features?

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Text features help readers understand and navigate the text more easily.