Text Features State Tests

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

• caption

• bold print

• heading

• sidebar

2. 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

• white space

• chart

• column

The purpose of this chart 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
• white space
• caption
• side bar

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?”

• To show the main idea of the first paragraph.

• To provide info not found in the text

• To show the main idea of the article.

• To establish where an event happens and how far away.

What text feature is used in the red boxes? 

• sidebar
• column
• white space
• subheading

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

• To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
• To help the reader visualize the information 
• To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
  
• To help the reader place events in order