English test chp 4-6

What is probably the greatest value of reading to children? a. Helping beginning readers develop an appreciation for books and literature. b. Improving reading skills. c. Exposing children to other cultures and experiences. d. Improving listening skills.

a

What is the most likely reason that so many folktales, even folktales of different origins, have the same types of themes and recurring actions? a. Folktales reflect universal themes and morals. b. Storytellers were not as inventive as they could have been. c. Children wanted to hear the same stories over and over again. d. Because communication was so limited, people rarely heard the same story twice.

a

When analyzing setting in picture storybooks, which of the following statements is least important? a. The illustrations enhance a setting that is carefully developed in the text. b. The illustrations create detailed descriptions of time and place. c. The illustrations enhance the mood of the story. d. The illustrations depict the setting as the antagonist.

a

Which of the following is probably the strongest reason that there have been so many collections of Mother Goose rhymes? a. They have strong, enduring appeal for children. b. They are not expensive to reproduce. c. They are familiar to adults. d. They are among the earliest literature for children.

a

6. The Mother Goose rhyme "Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers" has a repetition of sound called a. Rhythm b. Alliteration c. Exaggeration d. Onomatopoeia

b

A representational style of art in picture books can be described as a. Symbolic b. Literal and realistic c. Abstract and subjective d. All of the above

b

All but which of these books won an award for its art in 2005? a. Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes b. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats c. The People Could Fly written by Virginia Hamilton and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon d. Duck for President written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin

b

An art style that takes ordinary objects as its subject but emphasizes certain characteristics of a subject by changing or distorting the usual image, or that focuses on pure form is a. Impressionism b. Abstract c. Expressionism d. Cubism

b

Folktales provide an excellent source for making discoveries about people living in earlier times because folktales a. Reflect actual happenings b. Reflect the values of the people c. Depict people who lived in earlier times d. Reflect settings that are historically accurate

b

How are illustrations in picture books different from illustrations in most older children's literature? a. They add interest to the story. b. They join the text in telling the story. c. They invite the reader to read the story. d. They excite the reader's imagination.

b

Illustrators who draw pictures that focus on the play of light over objects in the natural environment similar to those of the French artist Monet are drawing in a style called a. Cubism b. Impressionism c. Realism d. Abstract expressionism

b

In the relationship between line and natural phenomena, vertical lines suggest a. Danger b. Lack of movement c. Calm d. Alloftheabove

b

It is correct to refer to traditional nursery rhymes and children's jingles as universal because they are amazingly alike in terms of a. Style b. Content c. Setting d. Characters

b

Sometimes teachers ask older children to evaluate art from a critical perspective to determine where art is shaped by ideology and social and economic power. All but which of the following questions would support a critical, or Marxist, approach? a. In what way might the artwork serve as propaganda? b. What culture is evident in this art? c. What does art reveal about the society the artist is depicting? d. What roles does class play in the work on both the artist and the viewer?

b

The most common motifs in literature include which of the following? a. Person against person, person against society, person against nature b. Supernatural beings, extraordinary animals, magical objects, powers, and transformations c. Problem, rising action, climax, denouement d. None of the above

b

The most informal type of page design would be a. Text placed above or below an illustration. b. No text or words c. Text shaped with irregular boundaries to fit around the illustration. d. Text combined with two or more arrangements.

b

What do artists mean when they talk about the visual element "line"? a. A row of words printed across a page or column. b. Any of the marks that make up the formal design suggest direction, motion, energy, and mood. c. A thin, usually straight, continuous mark scratched in or made by a pen, pencil, or brush. d. A border or start or finish mark.

b

What is the major benefit noted in the text for using felt boards to share folktales? a. Children learn about different types of materials. b. Children learn about sequential order and improve their language skills. c. Children learn how to tell stories. d. Children learn about different types of folktales.

b

What is the major value of easy-to-read books? a. They appeal to special interests of children. b. They allow children to reinforce reading skills independently. c. They stimulate cognitive, social, and personal development. d. They introduce and reinforce important concepts.

b

Which is the most likely reason that folktales have so much immediate conflict and action? a. Children's attention spans are short. b. Because the stories were originally told orally, people had to be quickly brought into the action. c. In the past, people did not have time to listen to or read long introductions. d. Most folktales are adventures rather than psychological dramas.

b

Which of the following activities is most appropriate for stimulating cognitive and language development when sharing wordless picture books with children? a. Dramatization of the stories. b. Writing or telling stories to accompany the pictures. c. Drawing additional pictures to accompany the story. d. Comparing illustrations of different picture books.

b

Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for older students? a. Dressing up as folktale characters b. Comparing different versions of the same folktale c. Dramatizing a folktale d. Using a felt board to tell a folktale

b

Which of the following is most important in developing characters for picture storybooks? a. The main characters should be children. b. The characters must experience situations and emotions that are immediately familiar and credible to children. c. The characters must experience situations and emotions that children can learn from. d. Noneoftheabove.

b

Which of the following is not one of the sources of humor identified in Caldecott Medal books? a. Word play and nonsense b. Allusion c. Exaggeration d. The ridiculous and caricature

b

Which of the following was a popular theme in the traditional literature of common people? a. Prince lyvalor b. Overcoming social inequality to obtain a better way of life c. Great deeds of the nobility d. None of the above

b

Why are cumulative tales, that sequentially repeat actions, characters, or speeches until a climax is reached, appealing to young children? a. The main characters have intelligence and reasoning ability. b. Because children know the repeating part of the story,they can join in as each new happening occurs. c. They are often about personified objects or animals. d. They are often humorous.

b

.Which is the most important characteristic of an easy-to-read book? a. Short chapters b. Sequential plot c. Controlled vocabulary d. Harmonious illustrations

c

A motif in literature is a. A border or frame around the illustrations b. The main idea of a story c. A recurring element used in the development of a story d. The climax of a story

c

A technique in which bits of objects are pasted to a surface is called a a. Mural b. Woodcut c. Collage d. Frieze

c

A very informal design with text combined with two or more arrangements and text printed in different forms, colors, and sizes might be appropriate for which of the following types of literature? a. Fairytales b. Fables c. Nonsense rhymes d. Sciencefiction

c

An art style that uses visual elements to express an artist's deepest inner feelings is called a. Impressionism b. Abstract c. Expressionism d. Cubism

c

Artistic media refers to a. The genre of literature an artist is illustrating. b. The type of paper an artist's illustration is printed on. c. The materials and techniques an artist uses to illustrate a book. d. The news of the artistic world.

c

Folktale characters are least likely to have which of the following characteristics? a. They are less completely developed than those in other types of literature. b. They usually do not change during the course of the story. c. They have both good and bad qualities. d. They are essentially symbolic.

c

In alphabet books designed specifically to teach young children the letters and their sounds, which of the following is particular important? a. Numerous objects beginning with the same letter should be presented. b. The pictures must be bright and appealing. c. Pictured objects should not have more than one commonly used name. d. The page should be rich with detail.

c

In which of the following types of folktales are respect for elders and the dragon as a symbol of imperial authority common elements? a. German b. African c. Chinese d. Russian

c

The majority of French folktales portrays a. Human foolishness and humble pleasant cottages b. An enchanted or mystical forest. c. Enchantment and the splendor of the royal court. d. The consequences of foolish boosting.

c

The original purpose of myths was probably to a. Entertainroyalty b. Describe and explain the heroic deeds of Greek rulers c. Provide explanations for happenings in nature d. Frighten the lower classes into submission

c

The type of folktale that explains why an animal has certain characteristics or why people have certain customs is a a. Magic and wonder tale b. Beasttale c. Pourquoi tale d. Realistic tale

c

When analyzing counting books for preschoolers, which of the following is least important? a. The format of the book encourages manipulation of concrete objects. b. The objects and numbers are clearly separated and identifiable. c. The books are designed to develop the concepts of addition and subtraction. d. Photographs of common objects illustrate the number concepts.

c

Which of the following distinguishes legends from myths? a. Legends are primarily about humans rather than gods. b. Legends deal primarily with nature. c. Legends are based on historical events. d. All of the above

c

Which of the following distinguishes picture books from other types of books? a. A picture book has pictures and other books do not. b. In picture books, the text is always more important than the pictures. c. In picture books, the illustrations are as important as the text or even more important than the text. d. Picture books are written and illustrated for preschoolers.

c

Which of the following is not a criterion to consider when evaluating illustrations in children's books? a. The use of visual elements b. The accuracy of the illustrations c. The contribution of moral lesson to the story d. How the artistic style enhances the literary style

c

Which of the following is not a crucial element in outstanding picture storybooks? a. Originality and imagination b. Plot and characterization c. Literal meaning and moral d. Humor and style

c

Which of the following is not a major value of wordless picture books? a. Children of different backgrounds and reading levels can enjoy the same story. b. Oral and written language skills are reinforced as children provide the missing text. c. Concepts are introduced and reinforced. d. Creative thinking and visual literacy are stimulated.

c

Which of the following is not a way to motivate writing with picture storybooks? a. Writing letters to friends, relatives and authors. b. Creating different endings to mysterious storybooks. c. Drawing new illustrations to replace some of the pictures. d. Rewrite a story using a different point of view.

c

Which of the following is probably the least important criteria for evaluating picture books? a. Accuracy of illustrations b.The relationship between words and pictures c. The size of the type d. The importance of the theme

c

Which type of line usually suggests loss of balance? a. Jagged b. Horizontal c. Diagonal d. Curved

c

According to Cianciolo's analysis of children's choices of picture books, children prefer illustrations that a. Depict the here-and-now fantasy, and/or humor b. Are colorful and detailed c. Are drawn in a realistic or cartoon style d. All of the above

d

Concept books are excellent sources of materials for stimulating children's a. Moral development b. Personality development c. Social development d. Cognitive development

d

Exposing children to art through picture books helps a. Develop their appreciation for and understanding of art, artists, and texts. b. Foster understanding of specific cultures and the artists whose works represent them. c. Encourage life long reading. d. Alloftheabove.

d

In general, why were traditional literature stories told? a. To speculate about the beginning of things b. To relate stories about people who performed brave deeds c. To relate stories of mythical heroes d. All of the above

d

In the relationship between color and natural phenomena, which of the following colors have "warm" or "hot" connotations? a. White,ivory b. Black,gray c. Blues, greens d. Reds,yellows

d

In which of the following types of folktales are dragons, tigers, and cranes recurring elements? a. Jewish b. British c. French d. Japanese

d

Like Mother Goose rhymes, which of the following were among the first books published for children? a. Concept books b. Wordless picture books c. Toy books d. Alphabet books

d

The earliest books for children were illustrated with which of the following? a. Watercolors and pastels b. Collage c. Oils d. Black and white woodcuts

d

The role of illustrations in children's literature is to a. Inspire the imagination b. Complement the text c. Invite the reader d. All of the above

d

Toy books can include a. Boardbooks b. Pop-upbooks c. Cloth and plastic books d. Alloftheabove

d

Which of the following activities for children is not recommended in the text when sharing Mother Goose with children? a. Orally filling in missing words or rhyming elements. b. Dramatizing favorite nursery rhymes. c. Investigating the sources of Mother Goose. d. Individually memorizing specific nursery rhymes to "read" or recite to the class.

d

Which of the following characteristics makes folktales appropriate for storytelling? a. Strong beginnings b. Easily identifiable characters c. Familiar climaxes and satisfactory endings d. All of the above

d

Which of the following characterizes Norwegian folktales? a. A strong sense of wonder b. Northern climate and culture c. A good sense of humor d. All of the above

d

Which of the following is a common theme in folktales? a. Good overcome evil b. Intelligence wins out over physical strength c. Foolishness causes the loss of possessions d. All of the above

d

Which of the following is not a characteristic of traditional literature? a. Handed down from generation to generation b. Both universal and ancient c. No identifiable author d. Reflects only the peasant classes

d

Which of the following is not a value of traditional literature for children? a. Understanding and identifying with universal human struggles b. Understandingtheworld c. Pure pleasure d. Identifying with realistic and contemporary heroes

d

Which of the following is not one of the four functions of myths according to Joseph Campbell? a. To allow people to experience the awe of the universe. b. To support and validate a certain social order. c. To teach people how to live. d. To see how literature can affect society.

d

Which of the following would probably be the most productive roles of the author and illustrator in creating a picture book? a. The illustrator tells the author what to write to fit his/her drawings. b. The author tells the illustrator what to draw to fit his/her story. c. The author and illustrator do what the publisher wants them to do. d. The author and illustrator are partners who place their talents in the service of a certain story.

d

Why is it important to share nursery rhymes from other nations with children? a. They foster self-esteem of children of ethnic minorities b. They encourage the language development of children of ethnic minorities. c. They help all children appreciate the values of other cultures. d. All of the above.

d

The level of formality of page design is most important to evaluate in light of its harmony with the a. Particular story b. Artistic medium c. Genre of literature d. Visual elements

a

The only folktales considered truly indigenous to the United States are a. Native American folktales b. Black African folktales c. Tall tales d. All of the above

a

12.Of the various media available to the artist, which of the following is among the oldest? a. Woodcuts b. Cardboardcuts c. Collage d. Linoleum cuts

a

5. Mother Goose serves as an excellent introduction to verse for very young children because of its a. Rhyme,nonsense,andrhythm b. Imageryandintrospection c. Subtle lessons for children d. All of the above

a

A book page design with text placed opposite bordered illustrations on adjacent pages is considered a. The most formal arrangement b. Abstract c. Informal d. None of the above

a

According to Cianciolo, which of the following is not a major factor in how a child responds to a picture book? a. The background of the artist b. The age and stage of development of the child c. The child's emotional state of readiness d. The extent of the preparation provided by an adult

a

Aesthetic scanning encourages viewers to a. Locate and identify properties in artwork b. Critically evaluate the artist's works c. Copy visual elements in their own art works d. Illustrate stories in which there are no illustrations.

a

Eve Bunting, Robyn Montana Turner, and Carmen Lomas Garza are contemporary artists from which culture? a. Latino b. Jewish c. Asian d. AfricanAmerican

a

Folklore from around the world should a. Reflect the original culture's beliefs b. ReflectcurrentAmericanbeliefs c. Reflect current beliefs of the culture d. None of the above

a