What does a glossary tell you?

• A. Tells the definition of some of the words found in a text
• B. States chapters and their page numbers
• C. Divides text into sections and explains what the section will be about
• D. Calls upon the audience's emotions or feelings

Answer: (A)

A glossary is a quick reference that defines words used in a text, especially terms that might be unfamiliar or specialized. Its main purpose is to help you understand vocabulary without guessing or stopping your reading. You’ll typically find it at the back of the book or in a section near related material. While a glossary focuses on definitions (and sometimes pronunciation or part of speech), it doesn’t list the book’s chapters and page numbers—that role belongs to the table of contents—or organize the text into sections with previews—that’s more like an outline or headings. It also isn’t meant to persuade or evoke emotion; its job is to clarify terminology so you can grasp the content more easily.