Text Features

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What is the Table of Contents?

Back

A list at the front of the book that shows the names of chapters and their page numbers.

Front

Where is the Table of Contents located?

Back

At the front of the book.

Front

What is an index?

Back

A list at the back of the book that helps you find specific topics or terms.

Front

Where can you find the index in a book?

Back

At the back of the book.

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What are captions?

Back

Words under pictures or diagrams that explain what they are.

Front

What do captions help the reader do?

Back

They help the reader better understand the picture or diagram.

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What does the Table of Contents tell you?

Back

It tells you the names of chapters in a book and on what page to find them.

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What is a glossary?

Back

A list of words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

Front

What is the purpose of text features?

Back

To help readers understand the content better.

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What is a diagram?

Back

A drawing that explains or shows information.