Design Elements Quiz

Which one of these is a

basic building block of art and design?

• Circle

• Dot

• Triangle

• Square

Which of these elements can be defined as a linear mark?

• Form

• Line

• Dot

• Shape

What do we call strategically placed lines that lead your eyes towards a focal point in a design?

• Curved lines

• Leading lines

• Dotted lines

• Parallel lines

What is a 2D shape?

• A square object

• A round object

• A flat object with no depth

• A three-dimensional object

Which of these elements is used to create dimension in a design?

• Color

• Texture

• Line

• Dot

What is the simplest definition of tone?

• The placement of a shadow

• How bright or dark a color can be

• The shape of an object

• The texture of an illustration

Which element helps an illustration feel realistic and brings feelings to the work?

• Color

• Form

• Text

• Texture

What do we use to find different color combinations that make a design look right for its intention or purpose?

• Color chart

• Color wheel

• Color spectrum

• Color palette

What is typography used to describe?

• The placement of text

• The size of letters

• The color of text

• The shape of letters

Which category of typography adds a few little lines to the edges of letters?

• Serif

• Sans Serif

• Bold

• Italic