Understanding Text Features and Functions

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What is the purpose of the table of contents?

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To list chapters or sections with page numbers

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Which feature would help you locate specific topics in a long book?

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Index

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What does a bold word in a text usually mean?

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It is a new or important term

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What is the purpose of a diagram in an informational text?

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To show detailed information visually

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How is a glossary different from an index?

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A glossary lists definitions, while an index lists topics and page numbers.

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What does a caption tell you?

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Information about a photo, chart, or graph

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What is the function of headings in a text?

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To organize the text into sections

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Which feature would help you learn what events happened during a specific time period?

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Timeline

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Which text feature is best for comparing data?

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Table

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What is the purpose of bulleted lists in a text?

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To list key ideas in a clear, easy-to-read way