Understanding Textual Communication

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Match the following text features with their descriptions:

Serif = Carries a solid or heavy look to a text. Sans-Serif = Connotes formality and readability in large amount of text. Script = Presents elegance and caters to a wide variety of emotions. Decorative = Draws much attention to itself because it's brush-like strokes.

Match the following font types with their characteristics:

True Type Font (.ttf) = Good compatibility with all devices. Open Type Font (.otf) = Many typefaces available. Bitmap Font = Uses pixels to represent the font. Vector Font = Uses mathematical equations to draw the font.

Match the following spatial relationships with their definitions:

Proximity = The position of the text. Left, right, or justified. Alignment = The arrangement of visual elements. Hierarchy = The importance or value given to a part of the text-based content. Spatial Awareness = The spatial relationship between elements.

Match the following visual elements with their purposes:

Color = Creates a visual interest of the next elements. Repetition = Gives unity of the visual presentation. Emphasis = Gives emphasis to a particular element. Contrast = Achieved using contradicting colors.

Match the following texts with their characteristics:

Formal Text = Created by established institutions. Informal Text = Personal opinions or views on different issues. Instructional Text = Provides direction and gives suggestions. Narrative Text = Tells a story or conveys an idea.

Match the following font styles with their characteristics:

Bold = Carries a solid or heavy look to a text. Italic = Presents elegance and caters to a wide variety of emotions. Regular = Connotes formality and readability in large amount of text. Decorative = Draws much attention to itself because it's brush-like strokes.

Match the following visual organization principles with their definitions:

Balance = The arrangement of visual elements. Proximity = The spatial relationship between elements. Alignment = The position of the text. Left, right, or justified. Emphasis = Gives emphasis to a particular element.

Match the following educational tools with their uses:

Learning Software = Helps teachers and/or students convey new information. Graphic Organizer = Helps organize visual elements. Multimedia = Uses visual images to convey information. Assessment Tool = Evaluates student learning.

Match the visual media with their classification:

Photography = Formally produced visual media Memes = Informally produced visual media Video Screenshots = Formally produced visual media Comic Strips = Informally produced visual media

Match the line type with its description:

Straight = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Curved = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Wavy = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Diagonal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines

Match the shape type with its description:

Organic = Comes from natural forms such as flowers, grass etc. Geometric = The square, the rectangle, the triangle etc. Spiral = A type of curved shape Zigzag = A type of wavy shape

Match the visual element with its description:

Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Color = Determined by its hue, intensity, and value

Match the visual element with its description:

Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel

Match the visual element with its description:

Principle = Refers to the feelings of symmetry between form, value, color, shapes, etc. Element = Refers to the basic components in constructing a visual image Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object

Match the line type with its description:

Horizontal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Vertical = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Diagonal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Perpendicular = A type of straight line

Match the visual element with its description:

Color = Determined by its hue, intensity, and value Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object

Match the following art composition terms with their definitions:

Symmetrical = balanced but not equal Asymmetrical = equal Radial = balanced but cut in the middle Rhythm = consistent movement within the elements

Match the following terms related to teaching and learning with their definitions:

Instruments = programs, etc. used to convey new information Give instruction = provide feedback Assessment = to help learn the uses Production = of sound

Match the following audio storage terms with their definitions:

Magnetic tape = a medium used for keeping and playing computer data CD = a circular plastic-fabricated medium used for storing audio USB = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Radio = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves

Match the following sound-related terms with their definitions:

Music = sounds made vocally or instrumentally to express thoughts or emotions Recording = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Sound = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves Audio = refers to instruments, applications, programs, etc. used to convey new information

Match the following design principles with their definitions:

Consistency = repeats all the elements as a design Rhythm = repeats one element Principle = guidelines and ways to design something Equilibrium = visual flow of objects in the composition

Match the following audio-related terms with their definitions:

Personalize = to customize or adapt to individual needs Audio = refers to sounds made or created by various platforms Sound = refers to a magnetic tape that can store audio or sound Feedback = to provide information or response

Match the following composition terms with their definitions:

Visual flow = refers to how objects are placed and positioned Equilibrium = is used in creating balance in a composition Principle = refers to objects made in a two-dimensional space area to seem realistic Rhythm = refers to a consistent movement within the elements

Match the following audio terms with their definitions:

Interview = a recording of an interview, meeting, or any sound from the environment Music = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves Audio = refers to a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Radio = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device

Match the following audio-related terms with their definitions:

Sound effect = Any sound, other than music or speech, artificially reproduced to create an effect in a dramatic presentation Podcast = A recording of a story or a radio program, typically released or can be downloaded in series or episodes Memory card = Also known as storage card or flash memory card; usually connected to a device (e.g., cellphone, laptop, etc.) to store data Audio streaming = Websites or file repositories for retrieving audio files, and more precisely the files are stored in some datacenter full of servers that is connected to the internet

Match the following audio formats with their characteristics:

WAV = Standard audio format for transferring or playing audio MP3 = Any sound other than music or dialogue AAC = An audio format that is considered to be the successor of the MP3 Audio format that has better sound quality WMA = A standard audio format for Microsoft for storing audio or for the playback of game sound effects, etc.

Match the following audio techniques with their descriptions:

Mixing = The blend symmetry and control of multiple audio Panning = Using left and right channel for depth (e.g., 8D Music in YouTube) Fading = An audio begins as soon as another stops, also refers to 'cut' in films Crossfading = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap

Match the following audio properties with their definitions:

Timbre = Highness or lowness of the sound or tone Pitch = Highness or lowness of the sound or tone Loudness = Loudness and quietness of the sound Silence = Absence of audio

Match the following audio editing terms with their descriptions:

Cut = An audio begins as soon as another stops, also refers to 'cut' in films Fade = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap V-fade = An audio begins after the first one fades to silence Butt = Similar to v-fade but a silence is included between elements

Match the following audio-related terms with their definitions:

Metadata = Has a downloadable data providing basic information about the file Audio compression = A technology developed by Microsoft for compressing audio and is used with Microsoft's windows media player Sound design = To create harmony that is performed or composed to express thoughts Voice-over = Speech, conversation

Match the following audio techniques with their descriptions:

J-cut = An audio begins after the first one fades to silence L-cut = Refers to a state where the second audio starts with full volume just as the first audio fades out Fade-out = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap Gap = Similar to v-fade but a silence is included between elements

Match the following audio-related terms with their definitions:

Timeline = Refers to timely order of events Stereo = Using left and right channel for depth (e.g., 8D Music in YouTube) Audio format = Standard audio format for transferring or playing audio Audio file = A recording of a story or a radio program, typically released or can be downloaded in series or episodes

Match the following types of motion media with their characteristics:

Formally produced = Created by professionals who follow industry standards Informally produced = Created by individuals often for personal use Animated GIFs = A type of motion media used for personal use Motion media = A type of media that conveys information in several ways

Match the following purposes of motion media with their examples:

Education = Online courses Entertainment = Movies and TV shows Advertising = Commercials Personal = Home videos

Match the following codecs with their functions:

H.264 = Compresses and decompresses video files QuickTime = A file format used for video playback DivX = A codec used for video compression MP4 = A file format used for high-quality video playback

Match the following steps in creating motion media with their descriptions:

Storyboarding = Creating a sequence of graphics or images to create a story Recording dialogue = Adding audio components to the motion media Adding background music and details = Enhancing the motion media with audio and visual elements Editing and producing = Finalizing the motion media into a final product

Match the following types of motion media with their characteristics:

Videos = Uses frames to create a smooth animation Film = A type of motion media that uses frames and storytelling Slides = A type of motion media that uses frames and visual elements Animated GIFs = A type of motion media that uses graphics and animation

Match the following industry roles with their responsibilities:

Writers = Create the story and dialogue for motion media Directors = Create the storyboard and oversee the production of motion media Editors = Put together the final product of motion media Ratings boards = Determine the ratings for movies and television shows

Match the following characteristics of motion media with their descriptions:

Smooth animation = 24 frames or more per second Sequence of graphics = A series of images that follow a story Frames = Individual pictures that make up motion media Conveying information = The primary purpose of motion media

Match the following formats with their uses:

MPG = A standard format for video files MOV = A file format used for video playback on Apple devices DivX = A codec used for video compression Autodesk = A software used for 3D and 4D animation

This quiz covers the basics of textual communication, including its power, forms, and characteristics. It explores the differences between formal and informal texts and their purposes.

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