Interpreting Visuals in Nonfiction Texts

Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text? 

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read. 
• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word
  
• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section. 
• Help the reader visualize the information. 

What does this graph help the reader to understand about teens and texting? 

• How often teens like to text
• What teens usually text their friends about
• How many teens text
• What teens like about texting

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to 

• Help the reader visualize important information 
• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration 
• Separate text into sections based on main ideas 
• Show information that occurs in a certain order 

The text feature found below the snake photograph is called a(an)

• font change
• white space
• caption
• side bar

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is 

• to show the main idea of the article to the reader. 
• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous 
• To provide an explanation of the photo
  
• To inform the reader about the history of snakes. 

What text feature is used in the red boxes? 

• sidebar
• column
• white space
• subheading

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

• To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
• To help the reader visualize the information 
• To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
  
• To help the reader place events in order 

Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores? 

• Hard Work at Home
• Early Fame
• Movie Magic
• How He Does It

What text feature is shown in the red box? 

• numbered list
• bulleted list
• graphic
• caption

The author uses this text feature to show 

• How a cell phone can get wet. 
• How to remove a SIM card from your phone 
• The dangers of swimming with your phone 
• The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.