Text Features

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

• caption

• heading

• font changes

• sidebar

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

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read.

• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word

• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section

• Help the reader visualize the information.

This graph is an example of which text feature?

• Sidebar

• Graphic

• White Space

• Column

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to

• Help the reader visualize important information

• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration

• Separate text into sections based on main ideas

• Show information that occurs in a certain order

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

• font change

• caption

• white space

• sidebar

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is

• To show the main idea of the article to the reader.

• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous

• To provide an explanation of the photo

• To inform the reader about the history of snakes.

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

• Heading

• Caption

• Sidebar

• Graphic

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

• Heading

• Caption

• Sidebar

• Graphic