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Text Features
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| heading | tells the readers what a section of a text is about. It can help readers locate information quickly. |
| bulleted list | a list of items shown with symbols (like dots) instead of numbers to make information easy to read. |
| sidebar | a separate box of text that gives extra facts or interesting information related to the main text. |
| picture/photograph | an image of a real person, place, thing, or event that helps readers understand what they are reading. |
| caption | explains what a picture, photograph, or graphic shows. |
| diagram | a drawing that shows the parts of something or explains how something works. |
| graph or chart | shows facts or information in a visual way to help readers understand data. |
| map | a drawing that shows where places or things are located. |
| graphic feature | any visual element (like pictures, maps, charts, or diagrams) that helps readers understand information. |
| text feature | parts of a text that help readers find information quickly and understand the text better. |
| bar graph | uses bars to compare information or show amounts. |
| table | organizes information in rows and columns so readers can compare facts easily. |
| title | tells what the entire text is mostly about. |
| italics | slanted letters used to show special words or titles. |
| bold print | dark, thick letters used to show important words. |
| glossary | a list of important words and their meanings in alphabetical order, usually found at the back of a book. |
| index | an alphabetical list that helps readers find topics and page numbers quickly, usually found in the back of a book. |
| table of contents | shows the titles of sections or chapters and the page numbers where they can be found in the front of a book. |
| subheading | gives more details about a heading and breaks a section into smaller parts. |
| subtitle | the smaller line of words under the title that gives more information about the topic. |