Print features include bold type, italicized type, and underlining. These features draw the reader's attention to important words and ideas in the passage. They may also help show the organization of a passage. For example, titles and headings for sections of a text may be in bold type.
Graphic features include pictures, maps, diagrams, graphs, tables, and timelines. These types of features help readers visualize, or picture, information in their minds. They organize information visually to make it easier to understand.
When reading a text with print and graphic features, ask yourself why the author uses them. Do they help you understand the information? Do they make the information easier to find? Do they point out especially important words or ideas? Do they help you connect different ideas in the text? |
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