Understanding Print and Graphic Features

What is the main purpose of print features in a text?

• To add visual interest

• To help readers understand the organization and main points of the text

• To entertain the reader

• To fill empty space on the page

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Which of the following is an example of a graphic feature that might be used to enhance a text?

• Table of contents

• Bolded words

• Sidebar with related facts

• Chapter titles

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Why might an author choose to use bold or italicized text?

• To make the text look fancy

• To emphasize specific terms or ideas

• To make the text appear longer

• To add more color to the page

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How can diagrams help readers understand complex information?

• By adding extra text for readers to skim

• By providing a visual representation of concepts

• By distracting readers from the main text

• By making the page look more crowded

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An author includes a timeline in a historical article. What purpose might this timeline serve?

• To highlight key dates and events in a clear, organized way

• To make the article more visually appealing

• To take up space on the page

• To give a summary of the text

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How do captions enhance a reader’s understanding of images in a text?

• By providing additional context

• By distracting from the main text

• By offering unrelated information

• By reducing the need for images

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Which of the following is an example of a print feature and a graphic feature that an author might use to emphasize important information?

• Bold text and charts

• Italics and photographs

• Underlining and diagrams

• Highlighting and tables

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Evaluating the author’s choice of print and graphic features is important because it impacts your understanding of the text.

• It helps in understanding the text better.

• It makes the text more visually appealing.

• It provides additional information.

• It has no impact on understanding.

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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 

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( Identify the graphic feature) George was born 1998. he graduated in 2016.He became a docter in 2020. He did in 2023.

• Timeline

• graphs

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