Text Features and Author's Purpose

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What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?

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To provide a structured outline and aid in navigation

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Which text feature is used to show the pronunciation of words?

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phonetic transcription

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

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To provide a list of specialized terms and their definitions used in the book.

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Which text feature is used to provide additional information or explanations?

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footnote

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What is the purpose of a heading in a text?

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To provide a summary of the content

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Which text feature is used to show the sequence of events?

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chronological order

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What is the purpose of a caption in a text?

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To provide a brief description or explanation of an accompanying image or illustration.

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Which text feature is used to highlight important words or phrases?

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bold

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What is the purpose of a diagram in a text?

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To visually represent information or concepts

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Which text feature is used to compare and contrast information?

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Venn diagram