Informational Text Features Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a heading in a text?

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To organize the content and provide a clear structure for the text.

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What is an example of a caption in a text?

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A brief description or title that accompanies an image or illustration

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a text?

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To define and explain key terms or concepts used in the text

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Where can you find the table of contents in a book?

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At the beginning of the book

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What does bold text indicate in a text?

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Emphasis or importance

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What is the purpose of a subheading in a text?

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To provide a brief summary or highlight the main points of the section that follows.

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Example of a label in a text: Page number, Table of contents, Author's name, Chapter heading

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Chapter heading

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What is the purpose of an index in a text?

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To help readers quickly locate specific information within the text

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Where can you find italicized text in a text?

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In a word processing software or by using HTML tags

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What does italicized text indicate in a text?

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Emphasis or a change in tone