Applying Text Features

Front

What text feature is used when the word "saliva" appears in bold print?

Back

font changes

Front

Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text?

Back

Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

Front

This graph is an example of what text feature?

Back

Graphic

Front

What is the purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps)?

Back

Help the reader visualize important information

Front

The text feature found below the snake photograph is called a(an)

Back

caption

Front

What is the purpose of the text feature below the photo?

Back

To provide an explanation of the photo

Front

What is the text feature indicated with the red box and arrow?

Back

Heading

Front

What is the author's purpose for the text feature inside the red box?

Back

To show the main idea of the article.

Front

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

Back

Subheading

Front

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

Back

To help the reader find the main ideas in each section