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What is a Text Feature?
Which of the following are considered Graphic Features? (Select all that apply)
What does a Caption do?
Gives additional information about a picture
What is a Diagram?
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What is an Inset?
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What is a Text Box?
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What is a Side Bar?
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What does a Heading do?
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What is a Subheading?
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What is a Footnote?
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What are Italics?
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What is Bold Print?
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What is Highlighted Text?
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What is an Endnote?
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What does a Table of Contents show?
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What is a Glossary?
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What is a Title?
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What is a Subtitle?
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What are Bullets used for?
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What does a Timeline do?
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What is a Photograph?
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What is a Chart?
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What is a Table?
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What is a Map?
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What is a Bibliography?
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What is a Drawing?
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Study Notes
Text and Graphic Features in Print
- Text Features: Characteristics related to the words in printed material.
- Graphic Features: Non-text elements such as photos, drawings, charts, tables, timelines, and diagrams that enhance understanding.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Caption: Provides additional information regarding an image; placed alongside, above, or below pictures.
- Diagram: A labeled graphic representation showing internal workings or details not visible externally.
- Inset: A detailed magnification of a specific graphic or text for clarity.
- Text Box: A relevant text feature positioned near main content, supporting the topic.
- Side Bar: Offers supplementary information related to the main text topic, often presented in a distinct manner.
Organizational Features
- Heading: Organizes written content by topic; found above a paragraph.
- Subheading: Distinguishes sections under the main heading, maintaining relevance to the topic.
- Footnote: Provides source or additional information; numbered reference placed alongside a word in the text.
- Endnote: Similar to a footnote but located at the end of the sentence instead of next to a word.
Text Formatting Techniques
- Italics: Text characterized by slanted or curved lettering, used for emphasis.
- Bold Print: Darker, more emphasized text used to highlight important information.
- Highlighted Text: Text made prominent due to a contrasting background color.
Reference Features
- Table of Contents: Lists chapters/topics along with corresponding page numbers for navigation.
- Glossary: A small dictionary-like section at the book's end defining terms used.
- Title: Official name of a piece (article, book, etc.), often encapsulating its main idea.
- Subtitle: Provides further detail about the title; also refers to captions providing transcription of audio content.
Additional Visual Indicators
- Bullets: Points that draw attention to significant information, enhancing readability and focus.
- Timeline: Sequential representation of events in chronological order.
- Photograph: Visual representation highlighting important subjects or scenarios.
- Chart: A graphic element representing statistical data for clarity and understanding.
- Table: Organizes facts and figures in rows and columns, facilitating comparison.
- Map: Depicts land, sea, physical features, cities, and infrastructure visually.
- Bibliography: A comprehensive list of all referenced sources, ensuring academic integrity.
Artistic Representations
- Drawing: A graphic feature that illustrates an object or concept through handmade art.
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Test your knowledge on text and graphic features in print material. This quiz covers important terms such as text features, graphic features, captions, and diagrams. Perfect for students wanting to enhance their understanding of how these elements work together in text.