Textual Aids and Their Uses (VOCABULARY Flashcards)

A set of 70 vocabulary flashcards based on textual aids, their types, purposes, and usage from the notes.

Textual Aid

Any written or printed material that helps readers understand, organize, and remember information in a text.

Advance Organizer

A textual aid used before new content to prepare readers and guide understanding.

Title

Words at the top of a section that show the main idea and guide readers.

Heading

A major label within a text that indicates a topic; similar to a title but used for sections.

Subheading

A smaller title under the main heading to divide the text into parts.

Underline

A formatting style used to emphasize content by drawing a line beneath it.

Bold

Typography style used to stress important terms or ideas.

Italic

Typography style used for emphasis or distinction of terms.

Highlight

A method to emphasize important words or ideas, often with color.

Bullet Points

Short points used to organize details clearly.

Numbered List

An ordered list of steps or items.

Chart

Information shown in rows and columns to compare or organize data quickly.

Table

Data arranged in rows and columns; another way to present information.

Diagram

A simple drawing with labels to explain parts, functions, or relationships.

Flowchart

A step-by-step visual with arrows to show the order of a process.

Venn Diagram

Circles that overlap to show similarities and differences.

Cause-and-Effect Diagram

A diagram (often fishbone) to show causes and effects of a problem.

Fishbone Diagram

A diagram shaped like a fishbone to show causes and effects.

Ishikawa Diagram

Another name for the fishbone diagram.

Graphic Organizer

A visual tool with sections to plan, outline, or arrange ideas for writing.

Hamburger Organizer

A graphic organizer with sections arranged like a hamburger.

Infographic

A design that combines text and images to present information attractively and clearly.

Concept Map

A diagram showing how a main idea is connected to related details.

Non-linear Text

Text that uses graphics or non-sequential structure to present information.

Linear Text

Text presented in a straightforward, sequential order.

Purpose of Textual Aids

The goals are to simplify comprehension, highlight key ideas, make lessons clear, organize information, help remember details, and guide understanding.

Simplify Comprehension

Textual aids help readers understand the material more easily.

Highlight Key Ideas

Textual aids spotlight the most important parts of the text.

Make Lessons Clear

Textual aids present information simply so long explanations become easier to understand.

Organize Information

Arrange details in order, like lists or outlines.

Help Remember Details

Pictures, boxes, or highlighted notes help you remember what you studied.

Guide Understanding

Direct you step by step, making sure you don’t miss the main message.

When to Use Flowchart

To show the order of a process or sequence.

When to Use Venn Diagram

To compare and contrast concepts.

When to Use Cause-and-Effect Diagram

To show causes (reasons) and effects (results) of a problem or idea.

When to Use Graphic Organizer

To plan, outline, or arrange ideas for writing; to have visual displays and show key content information.

When to Use Infographic

To present information in an attractive and easy-to-understand way.

When to Use Concept Map

To connect a main idea to its details.

Headings and Subheadings

Headings and subheadings guide you to follow the events or topics in the correct order.

Non-linear Illustration

Non-linear illustrations (like charts) show relationships beyond a straight narrative.

Bold Text

Text formatted in bold to emphasize important terms or ideas.

Italic Text

Text formatted in italics to emphasize terms or distinguish titles.

Underlined Text

Text with an underline to highlight significance.

Highlighted Text

Text with color or shading to emphasize key ideas.

Chart for Comparison

A chart used to compare data quickly.

Table for Organization

A table used to organize data in rows and columns.

Diagram with Labels

A diagram that includes labels identifying parts or functions.

Flow of Steps

The steps in a process shown in sequence using a flowchart or graphic organizer.

Sequence Diagram

A diagram that shows the order of steps or events.

Similarities in Concepts

A visual you can use to show similarities between concepts (e.g., in a Venn diagram).

Differences in Concepts

A visual you can use to show differences between concepts (e.g., in a Venn diagram).

Causes Diagram

A diagram focusing on causes in a problem (related to cause-and-effect diagrams).

Effects Diagram

A diagram focusing on effects in a problem (related to cause-and-effect diagrams).

Ishikawa Diagram

Another name for the fishbone diagram.

Hamburger Organizer

A graphic organizer with sections arranged like a hamburger.

Infographic Design

Design elements that combine text and images to present information concisely.

Concept Map Relationships

Connections between the central idea and related details in a concept map.

Central Idea

The main idea around which details are organized.

Related Details

Details that support or relate to the central idea.

Main Idea and Details

The relationship between the central idea and its supporting details.

Visual Summary

A concise graphic summary of the content.

Memory Aid

Visuals and boxes that help with memory retention.

Previews of Content

A head-of-lesson preview or guide that introduces what will be learned.

Section Labels

Labels that mark different parts of the text (e.g., headings, subheadings).

Reading Guide

A textual aid that helps guide reading and comprehension.

Organization of Content

The arrangement of information in a text.

Content Visualization

Using visuals to present and organize content.

Visual Organization

The use of visuals to structure and present information.

Information Architecture

The structure or framework of information in a text.

Quick Reference

Aids that provide fast access to key terms or information.

Study Tool

A tool used to study and review.

Exam Preparation

Materials and activities used to practice and prepare for exams.