CIP CIP Thematic Framework & Storytelling

Question 1

In interpretive planning, a 'theme' is best defined as:

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A complete sentence stating the central message or idea the interpretation is meant to convey

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A decorative visual motif used on signage

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The chronological history of a site

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A list of facts about the resource

Question 2

Freeman Tilden's principles of interpretation emphasize that effective interpretation must:

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Relate the subject to the visitor's personal experience, personality, or interests

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Present information in alphabetical order

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Avoid emotional appeals and stick to facts

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Follow a standardized government script

Question 3

A 'sub-theme' in an interpretive plan functions as:

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A supporting idea that develops or reinforces the overarching interpretive theme

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A replacement for the main theme when resources run low

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A topic covered only in children's programming

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A secondary budget line item

Question 4

Why should an interpretive theme be written as a complete sentence rather than a topic phrase?

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A complete sentence expresses a whole idea that gives direction to all interpretive content and can provoke thought

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To comply with federal grammar regulations

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Topic phrases are reserved for academic publications

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Visitors read sentences faster than phrases

Question 5

Which quality is most essential for a well-crafted interpretive theme?

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It should be universal, interesting, and organized around one idea

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It should contain at least three subordinate clauses

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It should list all the key facts visitors need to know

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It should match the title of the site's master plan

Question 6

Narrative structure in interpretive storytelling typically includes:

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An introduction, a body that develops the theme, and a conclusion that reinforces the central message

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A random sequence of unrelated anecdotes

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Only visual images with no accompanying text

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An alphabetical listing of site features