Understanding Text Features

What is the function of a sidebar in a text?

• To provide additional information related to the main text

• To list the book's references

• To show the author's biography

• To display the book's title

Which text feature helps you understand the sequence of events in a story?

• Timeline

• Glossary

• Index

• Caption

What is the purpose of a diagram in a text?

• To provide a list of terms

• To show a visual representation of information

• To summarize the text

• To list the chapters

How does a map in a text help you understand the content?

• It provides a list of definitions.

• It shows the geographical location related to the text.

• It lists the book's chapters.

• It highlights important words.

What is the primary purpose of using headings in a text?

• To make the text look more appealing

• To indicate the start of a new topic or section

• To provide definitions of difficult words

• To summarize the text at the end

What is the purpose of a title in a text?

• To grab attention and indicate the topic

• To show the publication date

• To provide a summary of the text

• To list the authors of the text

What do captions under pictures help you with?

• They list the sources of the images

• They explain the image content

• They provide a summary of the entire text

• They offer a critique of the image

Why are bold words used in a text?

• To indicate a change in topic

• To make the text look more appealing

• To highlight important terms

• To separate different sections

What is the function of a map in a text?

• To summarize the text

• To provide a list of references

• To show statistical data

• To visually explain locations and geography

What is the role of a table of contents?

• To help locate topics and sections quickly

• To list all the images in the text

• To offer additional information on the topic

• To provide a detailed summary of each section