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What is the title of a book?
What is the title of a book?
- Follows the title
- Appears on the cover of the book (correct)
- A series of facts or steps
- Detailed illustrations or plans
What does a headnote present?
What does a headnote present?
A hint or brief explanation of what the text is about.
What are headings used for?
What are headings used for?
Identifying the kind of information found in the section below.
What is the purpose of subheadings?
What is the purpose of subheadings?
What are sidebars?
What are sidebars?
What defines a list?
What defines a list?
What is the function of special type treatments?
What is the function of special type treatments?
What are illustrations used for?
What are illustrations used for?
What do captions provide?
What do captions provide?
What is a diagram?
What is a diagram?
What information do maps give?
What information do maps give?
What does the table of contents list?
What does the table of contents list?
What is the index of a book?
What is the index of a book?
What is a glossary?
What is a glossary?
What is an appendix in a book?
What is an appendix in a book?
What do tables, charts, and graphs do?
What do tables, charts, and graphs do?
Study Notes
Textbook Features Overview
- Title: Found on the book cover and front page, represents the main subject of the book.
- Headnote: Follows the title, offering a brief overview or hint regarding the text's content.
Section Divisions
- Headings: Titles that categorize the type of information in the section below, guiding the reader.
- Subheadings: Breaks down a section into smaller parts, typically presented in a smaller font than headings.
Additional Information
- Sidebars: Extra informational blocks alongside the main text, providing non-essential context.
- Lists: Organized series of facts or sequential steps relevant to the content.
Text Emphasis
- Special Type Treatments: Use of bold, color, or italics to highlight important terms or concepts for better comprehension.
Visual Aids
- Illustrations: Images used to clarify or enhance understanding of the text.
- Captions: Text accompanying visuals that provide descriptions or explanations.
- Diagrams: Detailed illustrations, often cutaway depictions, outline how something functions or is constructed.
- Maps: Visual representations that convey information about geographical locations.
Organizational Tools
- Table of Contents: Lists main sections of the book along with corresponding page numbers, located at the front.
- Index: An alphabetical compilation of topics and associated page numbers found at the book's end.
- Glossary: A section at the back featuring definitions of key terms used throughout the book.
- Appendix: Additional information included at the book's end, expanding on topics discussed.
Data Presentation
- Tables, Charts, Graphs: Visual aids that present and organize vast amounts of data succinctly for easier understanding.
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Test your knowledge of common textbook features with these flashcards. Learn important terms such as title, headnote, headings, and subheadings, and understand their definitions. Ideal for students preparing for exams or anyone wanting to enhance their familiarity with textbook structures.
