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Text Features
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Table of contents | Helps the reader identify key topics and there order it is located in the front of the book. |
| Headings | They tell the reader what a section of the book is about. |
| Subheading | They tell the reader what a section of the book is about. Under the heading. |
| Illustrations | Help the reader visulize and understand the text. Drawing, painting, digital grafic. |
| Captions | They help the reader better understand a photograph |
| Photographs | They show the reader what something looks like in real life. |
| Timeline | They help the reader to see important events in order. |
| Charts and Graphs | They show information/data in a visual way so that it is more easily understood by the reader. |
| Diagrams | Shows the parts of something in the form of a drawing. |
| Labels | They explain what certain parts of a diagram are called. |
| Maps | They show the location of things or places in picture form. |
| Bold words | They make words stand out as new or important. The words are usally defind in the glossary. |
| Glossary | It tells what the new or important words mean. Listed A-Z |
| Hyperlinks | They tell the reader where on the internet they can find additional information. |
| Index | It tells the reader witch page they should look to find information about a certain topic. |