| A | B |
|---|
| Report | Describes a subject factually. |
| Title | Gives reader a clue as to what the article is about |
| Headings | Tells the reader what to expect. |
| Subheadings | Use to skim and scan for the information the reader needs to know. |
| Bold words | Important text the reader should pay attention to. |
| captions | Text that explains a picture. |
| Photographs | Shows details of what subject looks like. |
| Index | Lists subjects in abc order so that a reader can easily find a specific topic or word. |
| Diagram or cut-away | Shows detail that might not ordinarily be seen. |
| Labels | Helps the reader identify specific parts |
| Glossary | Defines key words in text |
| Maps | Tells the reader where things live or are located |
| Chart | Table or list that shows additional information about the subject. |
