Reviewing Key Points Chapter 1

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Reviewing Key Points – Chapter 1

A. Alignment G. Directional Flow M. Symmetrical B. Asymmetrical H. Focus N. Theme C. Balance I. Crop O. Thumbnail Sketch D. Serif J. Proportion P. White Space E. Contrast K. Snipping F. Color L. Colored Paper

Completion: In the space at the left, provide the correct letter or letters form the above list that match each definition.

______1. Areas in a document where no text or graphics appear.

______2. Type of balance achieved by evenly distributing similar elements of equal weight on a page.

______3. Aligning text and/or graphics on a page.

______4. This may create focus; however, it is also a powerful tool in communicating a message and portraying an image.

______5. Positioning elements is such a way that the reader’s eyes are drawn through the test and to particular words or images that the designer wishes to emphasize.

______6. An element that draws the reader’s eye to a particular location in a document.

______7. A preliminary rough draft of the layout and design of a document.

______8. A ______font has a small stroke at the end of a character

______9. The sizing of various elements so that all parts relate to the whole.

______10. To remove unnecessary parts of a graphic.

______11. Contemporary design in which contrasting elements of unequal weight and proportion are positioned on a page to achieve balance.

______12. You can use the ______Tool to capture a screenshot of, or snip, any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image.

______13. The difference between varying degrees of lightness and darkness on the page.

______14. Word features that include sets of unified formatting choices that affect color, fonts, and effects.

______15. If a color printer is not available, consider using ______to complement your publication.