Visual literacy

These shapes give us a sense of stability and calm

• Smooth, horizontal shapes

• Vertical shapes

• Pointed shapes

• Diagonal shapes

These shapes are exciting and active

• Smooth, horizontal shapes

• Vertical shapes

• Rounded shapes

• The center of an image

These shapes are dynamic because they imply motion or tension

• Pointed shapes

• Smooth, horizontal shapes

• Diagonal shapes

• Vertical shapes

These shapes are scary

• Pointed shapes

• Smooth, horizontal shapes

• Vertical shapes

• Rounded shapes

These shapes are comforting

• Pointed shapes

• Diagonal shapes

• Vertical shapes

• Rounded shapes

In which image does the shape have more power?

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The rain in this image is an example of...

• Diagonal lines used to imply motion

• Colour used to convey an emotion

• Size used to convey importance

• Space used to imply a connection or disconnection

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The word 'Shapes' in this image...

• Uses size to convey importance

• Uses colour to convey a feeling

• Is placed in the center to attract attention

• Uses diagonal lines to imply motion

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The center of an image is the best point of ________

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Is reading a graphic novel just as good as reading a regular novel?

• Absolutely!

• No, it's not 'real literature'

• I don't know

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