Text Structures/Features flashcard

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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 chapters or sections and their page numbers.

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What is an Index?

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An alphabetical list of topics or keywords found at the end of a book, along with the pages where they can be found.

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What does a Caption do?

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A brief explanation or description of an image or illustration in a text.

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What is the purpose of Subheadings?

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To divide sections of text into smaller parts, making it easier to navigate and understand.

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What is Cause and Effect in text structure?

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A structure that explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What is Chronological order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occurred, from first to last.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a Problem/Solution text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Where is the title of a text usually found?

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At the beginning of the text, often at the top of the page or section.

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What is a Glossary?

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