Japanese Calligraphy: Art with Meaning Reading Questions

What does the author suggest about calligraphy in Japan?

• It is considered an expensive hobby

• It is considered a casual pastime

• It is considered a respected skill.

• It is considered an easy task

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Why do Japanese people begin to learn calligraphy at a young age?

• A. It is a fun way to spend time.

• B. It takes many years to perfect.

• C. It requires a great deal of patience.

• D. It is necessary in order to attend school.

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Read the dictionary entry

secure: (1) to guard from danger (2) to make firm or tight (3) to obtain or get possession of (4) to tie up

Which definition of the word 'secure' is used in the sentence " They secure the paper in place with a bunchin.

• A. definition 1

• B. definition 2

• C. definition 3

• D. definition 4

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What is the main idea of the section 'The Art Today'

• A. Calligraphy requires patience to create

• B. People enjoy watching others create calligraphy

• C. Calligraphy has inspired new approaches to the art form.

• D. Young people are the main producers of calligraphy today.

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The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A

Which sentence describes the main idea of the selection?

• A. Japanese warriors are called samurai.

• B. Japanese children learn to calligraphy when they are young

• C. Japanese people use calligraphy to express their creativity.

• D. Japanese people enjoy taking calligraphy classes throughout their lives.

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Part B

Which detail from the selection supports your answer in part A.

• A. "Some of the tools, such as inkwells, have beautiful designs on them"

• B. " Soon, a popular song fills the air."

• C. " They recognize that the girls that practice everyday after school and on weekends to prepare"

• D. " They can show their feelings with this traditional art form."

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What does the information does the chart provide?

• A. how to write in the three calligraphy styles.

• B. which of the calligraphy styles is most popular

• C. the difference among the styles of calligraphy

• D. how to pronounce the names of the calligraphy styles.

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What does the photograph help the reader understand?

• A. how calligraphy looks

• B. why calligraphy is used

• C. how calligraphy is taught

• D. where calligraphy is created.

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What structure does the author use to organize the "An Art Form Begins" section

• A. chronology

• B. comparison

• C. cause/effect

• D. problem/solution

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