Design Elements and Composition Quiz

Which of the following is an element of design?

• Balance

• Texture

• Emphasis

• Unity

What is the principle of design that refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition?

• Rhythm

• Balance

• Contrast

• Proportion

Which term describes the area around and between objects in a photograph?

• Space

• Line

• Shape

• Color

Which of the following is NOT a rule of photographic composition?

• Rule of Thirds

• Leading Lines

• Golden Ratio

• Color Wheel

Which element of design refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

• Value

• Form

• Texture

• Space

Which principle of design is concerned with differences in elements to create visual interest?

• Unity

• Contrast

• Pattern

• Movement

If a photographer wants to emphasize a subject, which principle of design should they use?

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

• Pattern

• Proportion

A photographer arranges objects so that one side of the image mirrors the other. Which type of balance is being used?

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Radial Balance

• Symmetrical Balance

• Informal Balance

Which photographic composition rule suggests placing the main subject off-center to create a more interesting image?

• Centering

• Rule of Thirds

• Framing

• Symmetry

How can a photographer use leading lines in a composition?

• To create a sense of chaos

• To direct the viewer’s eye toward the subject

• To flatten the image

• To add random elements