Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A student wants to know the meaning of the word "erosion" in a science book. Which text feature should the student use?
A) table of contents
B) index
C) glossary
D) caption
The glossary is found at the back of a nonfiction book and defines important vocabulary words.
2. Which text feature would best help you find every page in a book that talks about dolphins?
A) heading
B) index
C) caption
D) diagram
The index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers at the back of a book.
3. A nonfiction book has a picture of a rain forest. Below the picture it says, "The Amazon rain forest covers most of northern Brazil." What text feature is this?
A) label
B) subheading
C) glossary entry
D) caption
A caption is a short description printed under a photograph that tells the reader what the image shows.
4. Why do authors use headings and subheadings in nonfiction books?
A) To make pages look colorful
B) To organize information so readers can find it easily
C) To replace the table of contents
D) To list vocabulary definitions
Authors use text features like headings, indexes, and glossaries to organize information and help readers navigate the book.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A text feature that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of a volcano is a diagram.
A diagram is a labeled drawing that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of something.
2. The table of contents lists every chapter in order at the front of a book.
The table of contents is found at the front of a book and lists chapters with their page numbers.
3. When a word is printed in bold, it usually means the word is important.
Bold text is used to signal that a word is important and may be defined in the glossary.
4. A map shows a specific place and may include a legend or compass rose.
A map is a text feature that shows locations and often includes a legend, compass rose, or key.
5. Nonfiction books use more text features than fiction books.
Nonfiction books use many text features like glossaries, indexes, and diagrams, while fiction books typically use fewer.