Text Features

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What are text features?

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

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What is the purpose of captions in a text?

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Captions help the reader understand information that may or may not be in the text, often providing context to images.

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How do photographs and illustrations help readers?

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Photographs and illustrations help the reader understand an idea from the text that was unclear, providing visual context.

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What is a textbox used for in a text?

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A textbox helps readers understand by creating interest or emphasizing important information.

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How do print variations like bold and italics help readers?

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Print variations draw the reader's attention to important information, making it stand out.

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What is the role of headings in a text?

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Headings help the reader locate information in the reading by indicating what the section is about.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller heading that helps the reader locate information within a section of text.

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What is the function of a title in a text?

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The title gives the reader an idea of the main topic or subject of the text.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that helps explain information or concepts in a text.

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Why are maps considered text features?

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Maps help readers understand geographical information and context related to the text.