WorksheetsMultimodal Literacy!
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Modes are the different types of resources or structures used to discover meaning. What is intermodality?
The shared roles of different modes of meaning-making.
The differences between the uniquely different modes of meaning-making.
Which of the following is not a function of Metafunctions when it comes to images and language as discussed in the article?
Ideational
Experiential
Interpersonal
Textual
Select the two statements that are true below when it comes to the two aspects of ideational meaning
One is experiential which for images involves the viewer’s affective experience white looking at the image
One is experiential which for linguistics involves meaning making, connections and grammatical rules.
The other is logical which for images involves the relationship between consecutive images and the lighting and actions (including their consequences)
The other is logical which for linguistics involves the creation of meaning based on which language is presented and one’s ability to comprehend it, this includes potential grammatical errors.
Which of the following does not contribute to interactive meanings?
Undesirable physical appearance which is when a piece is unappealing it does not convey value or meaning.
Systems of contact which is the difference between images dependent on if the image gazes at the viewer or not hinging on the level of involvement of the viewer.
Social distance which is the size of the image and how far away people are from it.
Subjectivity which is the option of involvement for the viewer or not, which includes the interaction with the characters in the image. This is dependent on the viewer`s angle.
Objectivity which is the viewpoint. These could be frontal, which is typical or top down which is rare and depersonalized.
How can we possibly have textual meaning in an image? Select all correct answers!
You can’t
The information value which is value placed on an element depending on its location
Artist’s note by reading the artist’s personal reflection on the work you can determine the meaning.
Salience which attracts viewers' gaze based on factors in the foreground or background, size, color, focus
Framing’s presence or absence. Can be inside the image as well, connecting or disconnecting images, which creates meaning.
What are the four categories of image−text relations (which is an example of intermodality)?
Both written language and images have the same meaning
Written language’s meaning should always be taken more seriously than images
The written language enhances the images’ meaning or vice-versa
The written language and images are independent on each other
The written language and images are dependent
Kress and van Leeuwen (2006) distinguish between three classes of production technologies, which of the following is not considered a class of production technology?
Technologies of the hand
Recording technologies
Technologies of the mind
Technologies for digitally synthesized representations
True or False?
Children use various symbolic systems, such as talking, drawing, singing, and role-playing, before they are able to communicate through writing.
True
False
Which two of the following claims are correct?
Reading in the 21st century is increasingly calling for the inclusion of various modes for constructing meaning.
Significant research has been done on multimodal reading that the concept should be embraced on an international level, but many countries refuse to adapt their curriculums.
The images included in image-language interactions are most commonly integral to the text.
Which of the following claims are correct?
Research on multimodal literacy curriculum and pedagogy is a fast-growing field.
Modes such as olfactory, taste, haptics, and kinesics, and even sound have received less attention than that of its verbal-visual counterpart.
Multimodality is studied across all grade levels, including post-secondary education.
Children today require advanced critical and technological skills with a variety of materials or media for meaningful knowledge, recreation, and communication.
