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scienceeasy · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Many design elements have ________, and their connotative meanings can evolve over time to mean different things in different cultures.

A) numbers
B) denotative qualities
C) visual symbolism
D) infographics
E) visual literacy elements

Question 2

The advantage of incorporating visuals is

A) they force the reader to slow down to study the message.
B) they convey less information than text, so the reader will have to read the text for supporting material.
C) people are less numbers-oriented and rely on visuals for meaning.
D) the reader is more likely to be drawn more deeply into the message.
E) they are easy to change for diverse audiences.

ambernicolefink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Many colors, shapes, and other design elements have visual symbolism, and their symbolic, connotative meanings can evolve over time and mean different things in different cultures.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) In the numbers-oriented world of work, people rely heavily on trend lines, distribution curves, and other visual presentations of numeric quantities. Visuals attract and hold people's attention, helping your audience understand and remember your message. Busy readers often jump to visuals to try to get the gist of a message, and attractive visuals can draw readers more deeply into your reports and presentations. Using pictures is also an effective way to communicate with the diverse audiences that are common in today's business environment.