Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The title "How Seeds Grow" at the top of a page is a heading.
A heading is a title at the top of a section that tells the reader what the section is about.
2. A diagram showed the life cycle of a frog with pictures and arrows.
A diagram uses pictures, arrows, and labels to show how something works or is organized.
3. The word "metamorphosis" was in bold, and its meaning was in the glossary.
Bold words are often defined in the glossary, which is found at the back of a nonfiction book.
4. Under the photograph of the astronaut, a caption told the reader her name.
A caption is a short description placed under a photograph to give the reader more information.
5. To quickly find what page "earthquakes" appears on, check the index.
The index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers so readers can find information quickly.
6. The two smaller sections under the heading "Weather" are called subheadings.
Subheadings are smaller titles placed under a main heading to break a section into parts.
7. A map of Africa showed the different climate zones with a color key.
A map shows locations and may use a color key or legend to represent different areas or zones.
8. Looking at the table of contents shows you all the chapters before you start reading.
The table of contents lists all chapters and page numbers at the front of a book.
9. The important vocabulary word was printed in italics so it would stand out.
Italics are slanted letters used to make important words or titles stand out from the rest of the text.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Heading
→ Tells what a section is about
Shows a location with a key or legend
Diagram
→ Labels parts of a picture
Tells what a section is about
Bold word
→ Signals an important vocabulary word
Labels parts of a picture
Map
→ Shows a location with a key or legend
Signals an important vocabulary word
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: Heading → Tells what a section is about; Diagram → Labels parts of a picture; Bold word → Signals an important vocabulary word; Map → Shows a location with a key or legend.