Text Features

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that shows or explains something.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical listing of key names, terms, events, and topics with page numbers.

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What is a caption?

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A text feature that explains what is shown in a picture or illustration.

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What is a timeline?

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A text feature that shows important events in time order.

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What is a photograph/illustration?

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A text feature that gives information in a visual way.

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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.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list of the chapters or sections in a book along with their page numbers.

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What is a textbox?

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A box in a text that contains additional information or explanations.

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What is a map?

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A visual representation of an area showing geographical features.

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What is a graph?

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A visual way to represent data, showing relationships between different quantities.