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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Annotation | A written note added to a text by way of comment or explanation |
| Appendix | A section or table containing additional content or information at the end of a text |
| Caption | A title or brief explanation added to an article, cartoon, illustration, photograph, or other graphic |
| Chart | A visual representation of data or a visual depiction of information |
| Footnote | A note of reference, explanation, or comment printed at the bottom of a page |
| Glossary | An alphabetized list of pertinent terms with corresponding definitions located at or near the end of a text |
| Graph | A visual representation of data |
| Heading | The title of a section of text that introduces its topic; headings are also used to divide a larger text into smaller, more focused sections |
| Illustration | A drawing used to emphasize an aspect of the text or to add reader interest |
| Photograph | A picture taken with a camera that reflects actual objects, settings, or events, and is usually related to the topic of the text |
| Table of Contents | An outline of chapters or section titles and their corresponding pages in a larger text |
| Title | The name of an article, book, or other literary work or document |