Question 1

When analyzing a visual, which step comes first in the critical-viewing process?
A)Ask critical questions about the visual
B)Analyze the visual by studying sections of it closely
C)Scan the whole visual to see what catches your eye
D)Interpret what the visual means

Accepted Answer

The first step in the critical-viewing process is to scan the whole visual to see what catches your eye. This will help you identify the key elements and features of the visual that you will then focus on for analysis and interpretation.

Question 2

The single most important factor in growth of vocabulary is the child's language environment. Children have larger vocabularies when they are exposed to much high-quality language. The more words that children hear, the better. Specifically, children learn more words when their parents' speech is rich in different words and is grammatically sophisticated and when parents respond promptly and appropriately to their children's talk. -adapted from Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , p. 165
What key word signals to the reader that a supporting detail is going to follow?
A)important
B)sophisticated
C)larger
D)specifically

Accepted Answer

The key word "specifically" signals that a supporting detail is going to follow. This indicates that the sentence following this word will provide a specific example or explanation related to the previous sentence.

Question 3

Application of Skills 
Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following paragraph. 
Technological developments in the 20 th  century changed the role of newspapers in the way news is delivered. From 1690 until the introduction of radio in 1920, newspapers were the only mass news medium available, attempting to deliver news and information as soon as it happened. Today's large urban newspapers, such as the  Los Angeles Times , rely on satellite-fed information, and these papers often run to 500 pages on Sunday. 
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media , p. 50. 
The paragraph is organized deductively.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is organized deductively because it starts with a general statement about technological developments affecting newspapers and then narrows down to specific examples of how large urban newspapers operate today.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a step in analyzing?
A)Breaking down a text into its essential parts
B)Judging the value of a text
C)Examining the parts of a text
D)Recognizing the ways the parts of a text work together

Accepted Answer

Analyzing a text involves breaking it down into its essential parts, examining those parts, and recognizing how they work together. Judging the value of a text is not a step in analyzing; rather, it is a separate process that may come after analyzing a text.

Question 5

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph.

What type of beverage is NOT considered in the bar graph?
A)Soda
B)Bottled water
C)Coffee
D)Tap water

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained...

Question 6

A source is relevant when it contains accurate and timely information related to your topic of study.

Accepted Answer

A source needs to be relevant in terms of providing accurate and up-to-date information related to your research topic. Otherwise, it may not add value to your research and may even misguide you in the wrong direction.

Question 7

The three basic parts of every text - the beginning, the middle, and the ending - function similarly in paragraphs and essays.

Accepted Answer

The beginning of a paragraph or essay introduces the main idea or topic, the middle provides supporting details and evidence, and the ending summarizes the main points and may provide a conclusion or final thoughts. This structure is present in both paragraphs and essays.

Question 8

Most academic writing is inductive, moving from supporting details to a general conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most academic writing is inductive, moving from...

Question 9

When analyzing a visual, it is not important to discover who created the image.

Accepted Answer

Knowing the creator of the image can provide important context and insight into the intended meaning and message of the visual. It can also be important for analyzing the technical elements and style of the piece.

Question 10

Which question below is NOT one to ask when viewing a symbol for connotative meaning?
A)What do I already know about the symbol?
B)What ideas do I associate with it?
C)What is the literal message of the symbol?
D)How does the symbol make me feel?

Accepted Answer

While the literal message of a symbol is important, it is not a question related to connotative meaning. The other three questions all involve personal associations and emotional responses to the symbol, which help to uncover its deeper meaning.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of paragraphs arranged deductively?
A)The text opens with a main idea.
B)The details support the main idea.
C)The conclusion typically summarizes the main idea.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A) The text opens with a main idea: This is true for paragraphs arranged deductively as they follow a top-down approach where the main idea is presented first, followed by supporting details.

B) The details support the main idea: This statement is also true for deductively arranged paragraphs. The supporting details are presented after the main idea to help explain and clarify it further.

C) The conclusion typically summarizes the main idea: Deductive paragraphs often end with a conclusion that restates the main idea and provides closure to the reader. Thus, this statement is also true.

Therefore, all of the options A, B, and C are correct, making option D the correct answer.

Question 12

Application of Skills
Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following paragraph.
Technological developments in the 20 th  century changed the role of newspapers in the way news is delivered. From 1690 until the introduction of radio in 1920, newspapers were the only mass news medium available, attempting to deliver news and information as soon as it happened. Today's large urban newspapers, such as the  Los Angeles Times , rely on satellite-fed information, and these papers often run to 500 pages on Sunday.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media , p. 50.
What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey?
A)Urban newspapers are more accurate than rural newspapers.
B)Newspapers dropped in popularity when the radio was introduced.
C)Technology has changed the function of newspapers in society.
D)Newspapers are longer than they used to be.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph discusses how technological developments in the 20th century changed the role of newspapers in delivering news, shifting from being the only mass news medium to relying on satellite-fed information. This implies that technology has changed the function of newspapers in society. The paragraph does not mention accuracy or compare urban to rural newspapers. It briefly mentions the length of newspapers on Sundays but this is not the main idea being conveyed.

Question 13

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph.

What beverage do both groups drink in equal amounts?
A)Tap water
B)Bottled water
C)Soda
D)Energy drinks

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained...

Question 14

Fill in the blank: A symbol's literal meaning is also called its ___________ meaning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blank: A symbol's literal...

Question 15

Application of Skills
Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following paragraph.
Technological developments in the 20 th  century changed the role of newspapers in the way news is delivered. From 1690 until the introduction of radio in 1920, newspapers were the only mass news medium available, attempting to deliver news and information as soon as it happened. Today's large urban newspapers, such as the  Los Angeles Times , rely on satellite-fed information, and these papers often run to 500 pages on Sunday.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media , p. 50.
Choose the word that best completes the statement: The text is meant to __________.
A)persuade
B)inform
C)entertain
D)excite

Accepted Answer

The paragraph provides information about the changes in the role of newspapers in delivering news due to technological developments in the 20th century. Therefore, the text is meant to inform.

Question 16

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph.

Study the information on the graph. What does the vertical line measure?
A)Number of drinks per day
B)Number of drinks per week
C)Number of ounces per day
D)Not enough information to answer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained...

Question 17

What are the key factors when considering the credibility of a source?
A)The information in the source is accurate
B)The text presents information in a balanced manner
C)Author is an established writer or expert in the field
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed (accurate information, balanced presentation, and expertise or authority of the author) are key when considering the credibility of a source. An accurate source will be free from errors, while a balanced presentation will be fair and unbiased in its treatment of the subject matter. The expertise or authority of the author is important because it helps to establish their qualifications to speak on the topic at hand.

Question 18

Match the below descriptions to the appropriate pattern of thinking. 
Description                                                                       Pattern of thinking 
a) Specific examples to general conclusion                     i) Deductive thinking               
  
b) General idea to specific details                                    ii) Inductive thinking

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the below descriptions to the appropriate...

Question 19

The single most important factor in growth of vocabulary is the child's language environment. Children have larger vocabularies when they are exposed to much high-quality language. The more words that children hear, the better. Specifically, children learn more words when their parents' speech is rich in different words and is grammatically sophisticated and when parents respond promptly and appropriately to their children's talk. 
-adapted from Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , p. 165 
The paragraph is organized inductively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The single most important factor in growth...

Question 20

When assessing the quality of a text, which of the following is NOT relevant?
A)The text should include attractive pictures
B)The design of the text should be clean and professional
C)The text should be easy to read and error-free
D)The information in the text should be accurate and detailed

Accepted Answer

While attractive pictures can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a text, they are not a direct reflection of its quality. The other options listed contribute to the overall quality of a text by focusing on elements such as readability, accuracy, and professionalism.

Quiz 3: Critical Thinking and Viewing

When analyzing a visual, which step comes first in the critical-viewing process?

Which of the following is NOT a step in analyzing?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph. What type of beverage is NOT considered in the bar graph?

A source is relevant when it contains accurate and timely information related to your topic of study.

The three basic parts of every text - the beginning, the middle, and the ending - function similarly in paragraphs and essays.

Most academic writing is inductive, moving from supporting details to a general conclusion.

When analyzing a visual, it is not important to discover who created the image.

Which question below is NOT one to ask when viewing a symbol for connotative meaning?

Which of the following is true of paragraphs arranged deductively?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph. What beverage do both groups drink in equal amounts?

Fill in the blank: A symbol's literal meaning is also called its ___________ meaning.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 3 to select the best answer to the questions about the following bar graph. Study the information on the graph. What does the vertical line measure?

What are the key factors when considering the credibility of a source?

Match the below descriptions to the appropriate pattern of thinking. Description Pattern of thinking a) Specific examples to general conclusion i) Deductive thinking b) General idea to specific details ii) Inductive thinking

When assessing the quality of a text, which of the following is NOT relevant?