2nd Grade Text Features

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What is the purpose of an index?

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To help us find the page that contains the information we need fast.

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What is bold print?

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Bold print is a text feature that makes words darker and easier to see.

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What is an icon?

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An icon is a small picture that represents something in the text.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description that explains a picture or illustration.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a title that comes before a section of text to tell what that section is about.

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What does it mean if text is italicized?

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Italicized text is slanted and is often used for emphasis or to show titles.

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What is a table of contents?

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

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What is a diagram?

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

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What is a bullet point?

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A bullet point is a small dot used to list items in a clear and organized way.