Newspaper Graphic Design Quiz

What does the term "Balance" refer to in graphic design?

• The arrangement of text only

• The visual weight distribution of elements to create harmony

• The use of bold colors only

• The alignment of text to the center of the page

What is a "Dominant story" in the context of design?

• A text story that is more interesting than others

• A design element that is smaller than others

• A single element that stands out and dominates the design

• A narrative that guides the design process

Which of the following best describes "Typefaces"?

• A specific alignment of text

• A design style with a variety of character sizes and weights

• A method of painting text

• A digital tool for creating logos

What is the purpose of "Infographics"?

• To display text in a decorative form

• To make data easily understandable at a glance

• To provide detailed descriptions

• To showcase photographic skills

What does "Modular design" involve?

• Using a single large module for all designs

• Creating designs that cannot be altered

• Breaking down a system into smaller, interchangeable components

• Designing exclusively with square shapes

What is the purpose of captions in a photo essay?

• To provide a narrative structure

• To identify and describe the image, and credit the source

• To offer a critique of the image

• To add decorative elements to the page

What is the role of pull-out quotes in a document?

• To summarize the entire document

• To provide statistical data

• To highlight a key phrase, quotation, or excerpt from an article

• To give the document a formal appearance

What are short line placed between the headline and the body text telling the author's name

• Byline

• Tag Lines

• Rule Lines

• Clothes Lines

What are the graphic lines used to enhance the look of a page design or to help with the hierarchy of elements

• Bylines

• Tag lines

• Clothes lines

• Rule lines

What is a type of text alignment where the spaces between words are adjusted to create a straight and even edge on both the left and right sides of a block of text

• Justification

• Center Justification

• Right Justification

• Left Justification