Text Features

What are photographs in a text?

• Images that help the reader visualize something in the passage.

• Pictures that are used for decoration only.

• Illustrations that have no relevance to the text.

• Images that are always in color.

What are labels in a text?

• Words or phrases that describe parts of a diagram or illustration.

• Random words with no specific meaning.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• The title of a book or article.

What is the purpose of a table of contents?

• To provide a summary of the book's content.

• To list the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.

• To give an overview of the author's biography.

• To outline the main themes of the book.

What is an index?

• An index is a summary of the book's content found at the front.

• An index is a list of all the authors of the book.

• An index is found at the back of the book and provides an alphabetical listing of ideas in the book along with the page numbers to read about those topics.

• An index is a glossary of terms used in the book.

What is a diagram?

• A type of painting that expresses emotions.

• A drawing that shows how something works or how parts relate to each other.

• A written description of a process or concept.

• A photograph that captures a moment in time.

Why are text features important?

• They are only decorative elements in a text.

• They help readers navigate and comprehend the information in a text.

• They are used to confuse the reader.

• They are not necessary for understanding the text.

What does an index page do?

• It provides a summary of the book's content.

• It helps readers find specific topics in a book quickly.

• It lists all the chapters in the book.

• It contains the author's biography.

What is the role of captions?

• Captions are short descriptions that explain what is shown in a photograph or illustration.

• Captions are long narratives that provide background information about the subject.

• Captions are decorative elements that enhance the visual appeal of an image.

• Captions are technical specifications related to the image quality.

What is a glossary?

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

• A summary of the book's content.

• A collection of illustrations and images related to the book.

• A list of authors who contributed to the book.

What do maps help readers with?

• They provide a summary of the text.

• They help readers see where places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world.

• They offer a detailed analysis of the characters.

• They illustrate the main themes of the passage.