Lesson 2.2 - "From Cave Paintings to Emoji" Wrap-Up

Refer to the article “From Cave Paintings to Emoji” in your Emoji and Pisa and Birds, Oh My! magazine for a complete version of this text.

What is a main idea of the “Ancient Communication” section of the “From Cave Paintings to Emoji” article?

• The first writing began when people used pictures and simple symbols to represent words.

• In ancient Egypt, hieroglyphics were used as a form of decoration in the tombs of their leaders.

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How do the details in the excerpt support a main idea of the text?

• They explain that printing books led to a major increase in the number of people who could read.

• The details describe how moveable type makes printing easier.

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Which quotation from ““From Cave Paintings to Emoji” directly states how radio served a purpose in people’s lives?

• “By the 1930s, most homes in the United States had a radio.”

• “The radio kept nearly everyone informed and entertained.”

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Which sentence from “From Cave Paintings to Emoji” states the author’s conclusion about how telephones improved communication?

• "Few people knew the code."

• "Suddenly, two people could hold an actual conversation with no regard for distance."

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Where in “From Cave Paintings to Emoji” could a reader find information about the appropriate use of emoji?

• under the heading “Express Yourself”

• under the heading “Smartphones”

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