Understanding Multimodal Texts

What is a multimodal text?

• A text that uses only written language.

• A text that uses a combination of different communication modes to convey meaning.

• A text that is only found in digital formats.

• A text that is difficult to understand.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a mode in multimodal texts?

• Written language

• Spoken language

• Visual imagery

• Subconscious thought

Which type of multimodal text relies heavily on the interplay of body movement and spoken language?

• Digital

• Paper-based

• Live performance

• Static image

Which of the following is an example of a paper-based multimodal text?

• A film

• A website

• A comic book

• A live stream

A film is an example of which type of multimodal text?

• Live

• Paper-based

• Digital

• Static image

TRUE OR FALSE Spatial meaning refers to the way elements are arranged in a text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE Gestural communication is irrelevant to multimodal texts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE Understanding multimodal texts requires recognizing how different modes interact.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE A textbook can be considered a multimodal text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE A PowerPoint presentation with images and narration is a multimodal text.

• TRUE

• FALSE