Text Features

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What is a table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the names of all chapters and the pages where they start.

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What is a caption?

Back

A short explanation or description of an illustration or photograph.

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What is a diagram?

Back

A graphic representation that explains or illustrates information.

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What are photo/illustrations?

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Images or pictures included in a text to help explain the content.

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What is a map?

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A visual representation of an area that shows locations, roads, and features.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in a book.

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What is a label?

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A word or phrase that describes a part of a diagram or illustration.

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What is the purpose of text features?

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To help readers understand and navigate the text more easily.

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How does a diagram differ from a photograph?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains something, while a photograph is a real image captured by a camera.