Emotions in Emojis Part I

Which of the following expresses a central idea of the article?

• Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to communicate.

• The Unicode Consortium will not accept emoji proposals containing company logos.

• Emojis help people express themselves digitally.

• Emojis originated in Japan.

On page 27, author Mackenzie Carro writes, “These pictures can say it all.” She means that emojis..............

• make messaging more fun.

• save people time.

• can sum up an idea or feeling.

• leave things open to interpretation.

Which line supports the idea that emojis are popular?

• “The first emojis were created in 1999 by a designer in Japan named Shigetaka Kurita.”

• “In 2015, an emoji was named the Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries.”

• “Anyone can submit an emoji proposal.”

• “Early humans told stories by painting images on the walls of caves.”

Which of the following best describes the role of emojis in digital communication?

• A) They replace written language entirely.

• B) They add emotional context to messages.

• C) They are used only for decoration.

• D) They are a formal language.

In the context of emojis, what does the term 'emoji' mean in Japanese?

• A) Emotion icon

• B) Picture letter

• C) Digital symbol

• D) Text image

What is a primary reason for the international popularity of emojis?

• A) They are exclusive to Japanese culture.

• B) They are used in formal documents.

• C) They transcend language barriers.

• D) They are only used by young people.

Which of the following is a benefit of using emojis in messaging?

• A) They make messages longer.

• B) They clarify the tone of a message.

• C) They replace the need for grammar.

• D) They are difficult to interpret.

How do emojis contribute to storytelling in digital communication?

• A) They provide a visual element to narratives.

• B) They confuse the reader.

• C) They replace the need for a plot.

• D) They are irrelevant to storytelling.

What is the significance of emojis being named the Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries in 2015?

• A) It shows their impact on language.

• B) It indicates they are a passing trend.

• C) It means they are only used in English.

• D) It suggests they are not widely recognized.

Which of the following statements is true about the diversity of emojis?

• A) All emojis represent Japanese culture.

• B) Emojis now include different skin tones and cultures.

• C) Emojis are only used for facial expressions.

• D) Emojis have not changed since their creation.