Text Features 1
The largest words at the top/beginning of a WHOLE text.
Title
Listed text with symbols or dots in front of each item.
Worth 200
Bulleted List
A picture taken by a camera
Photo
Information organized in columns and rows with headings.
Worth 200
Table or Chart
Pie, bar, line, and scatter are examples of what?
Worth 200
Types of graphs
A large, bold title at the beginning of a SECTION of text.
Heading or Subheading
An illustration or photo with labels.
Diagram
A visual that helps make something clear or attractive.
Illustration
Organization of topics covered at the beginning of a text with page numbers in order.
Table of Contents
Dark, heavy print for important words
Bold print
Words that tell the parts of an object in a diagram.
Worth 600
Labels
A drawing of a geographical area.
Map
Information at the back of a nonfiction text that lists the topics covered in alphabetical order with page numbers.
Index
What would you use if you wanted to know ahead of time which topics are covered in a text?
The table of contents
A slanted font for important words
*Worth 800
Italics
A line with dates that show the order of events.
Worth 800
Timeline
Shows numerical information in a visual way.
Worth 800
Graph
Where would you look in a text to find out the meanings of important words in a text?
The glossary
Text near a graphic that describes it.
Caption
Text in a box off to the side of the main text.
Sidebar
A small photo, picture, or map inside or next to a larger picture.
Inset or Close-Up
Why are bold text or italics used?
To bring attention to important words.
When the text has a raised number or star that refers you to more information at the bottom of a text, this is called a _________.
Footnote