Which of the following best describes "text features" in informational texts?

• A. Headings, subheadings, bold/italic text, diagrams, captions, and glossaries that guide understanding.
• B. Table of contents only.
• C. Font color choices.
• D. Theorem statements.

Answer: (A)

Text features are the parts of an informational text that help you locate information and understand it more quickly. They include headings and subheadings that show what each section is about, bold or italic text that signals important terms or ideas, diagrams that present information visually, captions that explain those visuals, and glossaries that define key terms. These features guide reading by organizing content and highlighting what to pay attention to, so this description captures how text features function. A table of contents by itself is too limited to describe everything text features do, font color choices aren’t a standard set that guides comprehension, and theorem statements are part of the content rather than features that help readers navigate and understand.