Interpreting Graphic Texts Flashcards
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What is the MAIN purpose of including a graphic text alongside a written reading passage?
Answer: To present information visually to support or enhance the reader's understanding
Graphic texts present information visually, which supports and enhances a reader's comprehension by offering data or concepts in a complementary format.
When a flow chart uses arrows connecting different boxes or steps, what do the arrows represent?
Answer: The sequence or direction of movement between steps in a process
Arrows in a flow chart indicate the direction and sequence of steps or decisions, showing how the process moves from one stage to the next.
If a graph's y-axis begins at 500 instead of 0, how might this affect a reader's interpretation of the data?
Answer: It can exaggerate differences between data points, making changes look larger than they are
When the y-axis does not start at zero, differences between data values appear visually larger than they actually are, which can mislead readers.
On an OSSLT reading passage, you are asked to draw a conclusion based on data in a table. What should your conclusion primarily be based on?
Answer: The specific data and trends shown within the table itself
OSSLT responses must be grounded in evidence from the provided text or graphic, specifically the data and patterns observable in the given table.
A timeline graphic displays events from 1900 to 2000, running left to right. If an event is placed near the right end of the timeline, what can you conclude?
Answer: The event occurred near the end of the time period shown, close to 2000
On a left-to-right chronological timeline, events near the right end occurred later in time, placing them close to the most recent date shown.
When comparing data from two different graphic texts on a similar topic, what is the BEST strategy for a reader?
Answer: Identify what each graphic shows and look for similarities and differences in the data
Comparing graphic texts requires identifying each graphic's purpose and data, then analyzing points of agreement and disagreement to draw well-supported conclusions.
A graphic text is titled 'Monthly Rainfall in Ontario, 2023.' Which question does this title BEST help the reader answer?
Answer: What information is shown, where it applies, and for what time period?
A well-written graphic title tells readers what data is shown (rainfall), where it applies (Ontario), and the time period covered (monthly, 2023).