Interpreting Visuals in Nonfiction Texts

Based on the image, what conclusion can the reader draw about the story's conflict?

• There is a man vs. man conflict in the story.

• There is a man vs. nature conflict in the story.

• There is a man vs. self conflict in the story.

• There is a man vs. society conflict in the story.

Based on the illustration, what conclusion can the reader draw about the story's theme?

• The theme may relate to deceit and betrayal.

• The theme may relate to hate and injustice.

• The theme may relate to family or family bonds.

From the illustration, what can you conclude about the theme of the story?

• The theme has to do with forgiving others.

• The theme has to do with not giving up on your dreams no matter what.

• The theme has to do with technology and how it distracts people.

• The theme has to do with love and how important it is.

What does the illustration help you understand about the main character?

• The main character's family is religious.

• The main character dislikes going to church services.

• The main character's family enjoys lighting candles.

What does the illustration help you conclude about the story's setting?

• The story is set in South Africa.

• The story is set in the United States.

• The story is set in Japan.

• The story is set in Canada.

How does the illustration add to your understanding of the character?

• His body language indicates that he looks down on other people in the room.

• He seems like he has a bad temper and is angry with other characters.

• He seems very down-to-earth and friendly.

• He is a servant who is serving others at a party.

How does the illustration add to your understanding of the character?

• The girl is very social and popular.

• The girl is shy and or feels left out.

• The girl doesn't care about what everyone else is doing. She's happy doing her own thing.

• The girl has hurt her ankle.

Based on the illustration, what conclusion can the reader draw about the story's theme?

• The theme may have to do with sacrificing for others or helping others.

• The theme may have to do with the power of greed.

• The theme may have to do with judging others before you get to know them.

• The theme may have to do with being persistent with practice in order to be successful.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of visuals in nonfiction texts?

• To entertain the reader with artistic elements

• To provide additional information and support the text

• To confuse the reader with complex images

• To replace the written content entirely

What is the most effective way to interpret a graph in a nonfiction text?

• Ignore the graph and focus on the text

• Read the graph's title and labels to understand its context

• Assume the graph is incorrect and rely on the text

• Only look at the colors used in the graph