Graffiti Unit Vocabulary

What does the term "abstract" primarily refer to in art and literature?

• A clear and detailed representation of reality

• A style that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colors, and textures

• A method of organizing textbooks

• A type of sculpture made from metal

What does "contemporary" mean when describing art or culture?

• Relating to the past

• Something that is outdated or old-fashioned

• Existing or occurring at the same time

• A traditional way of doing things

Which word best describes an event that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided?

• Unpredictable

• Inevitable

• Avoidable

• Random

How does the term "evolve" relate to the development of species or ideas?

• To remain unchanged over time

• To regress to a simpler form

• To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

• To appear suddenly without a traceable development

What is a "landmark" in the context of history or geography?

• An unimportant or insignificant location

• A natural disaster

• A building that is under construction

• A significant or historical site that is easily recognizable and often used as a symbol

What does it mean to "deface" an object or place?

• To clean and restore it to its original condition

• To decorate it with paint or other adornments

• To spoil the surface or appearance of something, often deliberately

• To protect it with a cover

What is "vandalism"?

• The act of preserving historical artifacts

• The act of creating a new piece of art

• The act of deliberately destroying or damaging property

• The act of repairing damaged structures

What does "superficial" mean when describing a person's understanding or treatment of a subject?

• Deep and thorough

• Existing or occurring at or on the surface

• Not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory

• Highly detailed and comprehensive

What does "stature" refer to when discussing a person?

• The person's weight

• The person's intelligence

• The person's natural height

• The person's reputation or importance in a particular area

When someone is "deemed" something, what does that mean?

• They are ignored or overlooked

• They are considered to be something in a particular way

• They are lost or cannot be found

• They are physically transformed into something else