Text Features and Graphic Features: Vocabulary

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What is a caption?

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A caption is text with a graphic that gives details about the graphic.

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What is a table?

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A table is a systematic arrangement of data in rows and columns.

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What are boldface words?

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Boldface words are dark type used to emphasize important vocabulary.

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What are italicized words?

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Italicized words are slanted type used for book titles, foreign words, or for emphasis.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline lists facts along a line in the order in which they happened.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a title or heading that comes under a main heading, providing more detail.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual representation of data, often using symbols or colors.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a diagram that represents data, showing relationships between different variables.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with page numbers.

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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.