Informational Text Features Quiz

What are text headings used for?

• Text headings are used to organize and structure content.

• Text headings are used to make the content more difficult to read.

• Text headings are used to hide content.

• Text headings are used for decorative purposes only.

What is the purpose of captions and labels in informational texts?

• To provide incorrect information and mislead readers.

• To confuse readers and make the text more difficult to understand.

• To add unnecessary details and distract readers from the main content.

• To provide additional information or context to visuals or illustrations.

What do tables and graphs help readers understand?

• Colors and patterns

• Data and relationships between variables

• Historical events

• Emotional states

What is the purpose of maps and diagrams in informational texts?

• To visually represent information and make it easier for readers to understand complex concepts or spatial relationships.

• To save space and reduce the amount of text in the informational text.

• To confuse readers and make the text more difficult to understand.

• To provide additional information that is not relevant to the main text.

What do indexes and glossaries help readers find?

• Definitions and explanations

• Examples and illustrations

• General knowledge

• Specific information or terms

Which text feature would you use to find the definition of a word?

• Encyclopedia

• Thesaurus

• Thesaurus and Encyclopedia

• Dictionary

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?

• To include additional information that is not mentioned in the text.

• To provide an overview of the topics or sections covered in the text.

• To provide a summary of the author's opinion on the topics covered.

• To list the page numbers of each section in the text.

Which text feature would you use to locate information about a specific topic in a book?

• Bibliography

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

• To present the author's opinion on the topic.

• To define and explain key terms or vocabulary used in the text.

• To provide a summary of the main points in the text.

• To offer additional examples and illustrations.

Which text feature would you use to understand the relationship between different places on a map?

• Compass

• Coordinates

• Legend or Key

• Scale