Text Features Flashcard

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list found at the start of a book that shows the big topics or chapters in the order they appear, along with the page numbers where they start.

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How can a reader use the table of contents?

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A reader can use the table of contents to see how the book is organized and to find specific topics or chapters.

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What does a graph or chart do?

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A graph or chart displays and organizes facts and numbers.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is the writing near photographs or illustrations that explains what is happening in the image or provides more information about it.

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What might a caption near a photograph of a sleeping sloth say?

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Some sloths sleep for 15-18 hours per day.

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Which text feature helps you find the names of all chapters in a book?

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The table of contents.

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What does it mean if a word is in bold, italics, or underlined?

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It might be a new term to learn.

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What is the purpose of headings in a text?

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Headings help organize the content and indicate what each section is about.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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How do illustrations support text?

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Illustrations help clarify and enhance the understanding of the text.