English-visual Litracy

Question 1

Offer

Answer 1

People or animals in the text are looking away from the viewer. It is more realistic and less artificial than using a demand, however attention may not be grabbed to the same extent.

Question 2

Salient image

Answer 2

The point where your eyes are immediately drawn. This may be influenced by size, colour, type of line ect.

Question 3

Centrality

Answer 3

The centre of the image.

Question 4

Vectors

Answer 4

Direct the viewers gaze across the page. Can be as obvious as an arrow or far more subtle.

Question 5

Symbolism

Answer 5

A symbol is used to represent a concept or idea

Question 6

Colour

Answer 6

Can be used to evoke different associations and perceptions in viewers.

Question 7

Lines

Answer 7

Thickness and edging of lines can also help to create meaning.

Question 8

Type of shot

Answer 8

Creates different emotions in viewers

Question 9

Medium

Answer 9

Type or form of the visual text. Photograph, cartoon, painting.

Question 10

Demand

Answer 10

Direct contact made by a person or animal to the viewer, therefore demanding attention.