Understanding Visual Text Elements

What does the term "layout" refer to in visual texts?

• The use of colour in an image

• The placement and arrangement of elements in a visual text

• The main character in a story

• The background music in a video

Which part of an image appears closest to the viewer?

• Background

• Foreground

• Motif

• Salience

What is the background in a visual text?

• The main element in focus

• The area furthest from the viewer, behind the subject, or in the distance

• The repeated element in a text

• The movement of the viewer’s gaze

What does "juxtaposition" mean in visual texts?

• Using only black and white colours

• Placing things side by side or close together to emphasise similarity or difference

• The use of sound effects

• The main character’s actions

What is "salience" in a visual text?

• The background of the image

• The main element in focus

• The use of bright colours

• The repeated pattern

Which of the following best describes "symbolism"?

• A repeated pattern in a text

• A word or concrete object that represents something else, especially something abstract

• The use of only one colour

• The movement of the viewer’s gaze

What is a "reading path" in visual texts?

• The order in which a book should be read

• The movement of a viewer’s gaze around the visual text

• The main character’s journey

• The use of sound in a video

What is a "colour palette" in visual texts?

• The main character’s clothing

• Range of colours often used deliberately for symbolic meaning

• The background of the image

• The use of black and white only

What are "vectors" in the context of visual texts?

• Lines, real or implied, which direct a viewer’s attention to a focal point

• The main element in focus

• The use of sound effects

• The background of the image

What is a "motif" in a text?

• The main character’s name

• An element that is repeated and woven throughout the text

• The use of only one colour

• The background music