Text Features and Structures

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What is a caption?

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Words near a picture or photograph that help readers better understand it.

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What text structure describes a problem and its solution?

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Problem/Solution.

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What text structure is used to show the order of events?

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Sequence.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list of the chapters or sections in a book, usually found at the beginning.

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What key words indicate a sequence?

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First, next, then, last, years, numbers.

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What is the purpose of an index in a book?

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To provide an alphabetical list of topics and the pages where they can be found.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What does descriptive text structure do?

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It provides details about a topic, describing its characteristics.

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What is the main purpose of text features?

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To help readers understand and navigate the text more effectively.

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What is the difference between a problem and a solution?

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A problem is an issue that needs to be addressed, while a solution is the way to resolve that issue.