Text Features

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What is a title page?

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The 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 table of contents?

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The table of contents is a list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters or sections and their page numbers.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or keywords found in a book, 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 list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section of text.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title under a heading that provides more specific information about a section.

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What is a caption?

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

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works or is organized.

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What is the purpose of text features?

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

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How does an index differ from a table of contents?

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An index is alphabetical and found at the end of a book, while a table of contents is organized by chapters and found at the beginning.