Understanding Text Features Quiz

What is the purpose of headings in a text?

• To provide examples

• To organize the text into sections

• To list the page numbers

• To make the text look nice

Why are captions used with pictures?

• To make the pictures look larger

• To provide a title for the picture

• To explain what is happening in the picture

• To add more colors to the page

What information do charts and graphs usually provide?

• Stories

• Numerical data in a visual format

• Detailed descriptions of events

• Instructions on how to do something

What is the main purpose of a diagram?

• To show how to get to a place

• To compare two things

• To show the parts of something or how something works

• To list facts

Why are illustrations used in a text?

• To provide entertainment

• To give examples of the text

• To replace the text

• To show visual examples of what is described in the text

What is the purpose of a timeline in a text?

• To show the sequence of events in chronological order

• To compare two events

• To describe a single event in detail

• To list the characters in a story

What role does the title of a text play?

• It provides a summary of the text

• It tells the reader the main topic or idea of the text

• It lists the chapters in the text

• It gives the name of the author

What is the effect of using boldface text in a document?

• It makes the document longer

• It highlights important terms or phrases

• It is used for headings only

• It makes the text difficult to read

Why might an author use italics in a text?

• To show a title of another work

• To indicate a spelling mistake

• To make the entire text in italics

• To show emphasis or importance

What is the purpose of including pictures in a text?

• To fill up empty space

• To provide a visual representation of the topic

• To make the text longer

• To replace the written text