Multimodal Texts Quiz

What does the term "mode" refer to in the context of multimodal texts?

• The medium through which a message is delivered

• The method of communication being employed

• The genre or category of the text

• The design features of the text

What is the definition of "affordances" in the context of multimodal texts?

• The set of conventions associated with a genre

• The features particular to a medium that a creator can use

• The overall design of a multimodal text

• The audience for whom the text is intended

Which of the following best describes "genre conventions"?

• The basic terms associated with multimodal texts

• The features particular to a medium that a creator can use

• The set of conventions that define different categories of media

• The method of communication employed in multimodal texts

What does "rhetorical situation" take into consideration?

• The medium and modes used in the text

• The basic language of multimodal texts

• Choices made based on the context, audience, purpose, genre, and author

• The features particular to a medium that a creator can use

When analyzing an advertisement, who can be considered the "implied author"?

• The person who physically created the advertisement

• The team of designers, videographers, and writers behind the text

• The company who authorized the advertisement

• The medium through which the advertisement is delivered

Which of the following is NOT one of the five modes of communication commonly defined in the composition field?

• Linguistic

• Visual

• Digital

• Gestural

What does the term 'emphasis' refer to in the language of design?

• The way that elements are aligned on a page

• The relationship between objects in a space

• The elements of an image that are most significant or pronounced

• The repeated pattern of the same or similar shapes or objects

What does 'proximity' indicate in the language of design?

• The volume of sound

• The sharp differences between elements

• The organization of elements on a page

• A relationship between objects

Which mode of communication involves facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, and interactions between people?

• Linguistic

• Gestural

• Spatial

• Audio

What is 'contrast' in the context of design language?

• The arrangement of elements on a page

• The elements of an image that are most significant

• The sharp differences between elements that are noticeable

• The relationship between objects in a space