Text Features

Question 1

Table of Contents

Answer 1

Beginning of Textbook or Magazine

Question 1

Blurb

Answer 1

Helps reader identify whether they’re reading a nonfiction passage or fiction story

Question 2

Title/Subtitle

Answer 2

Tells the reader the broad topic of the text.

Question 3

Text in Bold, Different Colors, Italics, or Underlined

Answer 3

Draws the readers attention to important info.

Question 4

Footnote

Answer 4

Explanation of challenging word

Question 5

Heading

Answer 5

Printed in bold or large text that tells the main idea.

Question 6

Photograph or illustration

Answer 6

gives info in a visual way

Question 7

Captions

Answer 7

Explains what’s shown in a picture or illustration

Question 8

Textbox

Answer 8

Provide info about topic that is not included in the text

Question 9

Sidebar

Answer 9

contains additional or explanatory material or pictures

Question 10

Map

Answer 10

Helps the reader where and how far an event occurred.

Question 11

Diagram

Answer 11

Shows the inner working or part of something

Question 12

Table/Graph/Chart

Answer 12

organizes large amounts of info into a small space.

Question 13

Numbers or Bullets

Answer 13

Listing in order or showing important info

Question 14

Timeline

Answer 14

Helps the reader understand the order of events

Question 15

Infographic

Answer 15

The representation of info in a graphic format