Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A student is reading a chapter called "Animals of the Arctic." Under it she sees smaller titles: "Polar Bears" and "Arctic Foxes." What are these smaller titles called?
A) captions
B) labels
C) subheadings
D) glossary words
Subheadings break a long section into smaller, titled parts so readers can find specific information.
2. Which two text features work together to help a reader understand a photograph in a nonfiction book?
A) heading and index
B) caption and labels
C) glossary and table of contents
D) bold word and subheading
Captions describe what a photo shows, and labels name the parts of a diagram or picture.
3. Marcus found the word "precipitation" in bold on page 14. Where should he look to find its definition without leaving the book?
A) the index
B) the table of contents
C) the glossary
D) the caption
Bold words are often defined in the glossary, which is found at the back of a nonfiction book.
4. How is an index different from a table of contents?
A) An index lists chapters in order.
B) An index is at the front of the book.
C) An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers.
D) An index gives word definitions.
The index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers for specific topics.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A label under a picture of a skeleton pointed to the ribs, skull, and spine.
A label is a word or short phrase that identifies a part of a diagram or picture.
2. The glossary is organized in alphabetical order from A to Z.
The glossary is arranged in alphabetical order so readers can quickly find the definition of a word.
3. Subheadings break a long section into smaller parts that are easier to read.
Subheadings divide a long section into smaller, titled parts that help readers navigate the text.
4. A reader can scan the headings to decide which chapter to read first.
Headings are titles that tell the reader what each section or chapter is about.
5. Captions give extra information about a photograph or illustration.
Captions provide additional information about a photograph or illustration to help the reader understand it.