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Text features
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Table of contents | lists the major parts of a book along with their page Numbers. |
| Index | Is an alphabetical listing of the key names, terms, events, and topics with page numbers. |
| Glossary | a list of key terms in alphabetical order. each key word is defined. |
| Titles | titles tell the reader the topic of the text. titles show the main idea of the text. |
| Subheading | subheading divide the the text into sections. subheadings tell the main idea of eachn section of text. |
| Text | the style and color of the text sends the reader signals about how to read comments. |
| Illustrations | photos and illustration give information a visual way. |
| Captions | a caption explains what is shown in a picture or illustration. |
| Side Bar (or text box) | a text box picture provides more info than is in the text about the topic. |
| Maps | maps are drawings that show the basic shape of the land and other geographical, political, or historical features. |
| Diagram | a diagram is a drawing that shows or explains something. |
| Tables | tables organize large amounts of info in a small space. |
| Timeline | timelines show important events in chronological order time order. |