OSSLT Interpreting Graphic Texts

Question 1

When reading a bar graph, what does the height (or length) of each bar represent?

Accepted Answer

The data value or quantity being measured

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The category label

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The title of the graph

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The source of the information

Question 2

In a pie chart, what does a larger slice indicate compared to a smaller slice?

Accepted Answer

A larger percentage or proportion of the whole

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A smaller percentage of the whole

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A different category type

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An error in the data

Question 3

When a graphic text includes a legend (also called a key), what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

To identify what different colors, symbols, or patterns represent

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To explain the title of the graphic

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To list the sources used in the graphic

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To summarize the main idea in written words

Question 4

A line graph is BEST used to show which type of information?

Accepted Answer

Changes or trends over a period of time

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Parts of a whole adding up to 100%

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Comparisons between unrelated categories

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Relationships between two separate groups

Question 5

If a data table shows population figures by province, what is the BEST method to find which province has the highest population?

Accepted Answer

Compare the numbers in the population column to find the largest

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Read the title of the table

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Count the total number of rows in the table

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Look only at the column headings

Question 6

What does the term 'caption' refer to in a graphic text?

Accepted Answer

A brief explanation or description placed below or beside the image

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The main heading displayed at the top of the graphic

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The source cited at the bottom of the graphic

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The legend that explains the symbols used

Question 7

When approaching a graphic text in an OSSLT reading passage, what should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Read the title and any headings to understand the overall topic

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Read every individual number in the graphic carefully

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Ignore the graphic and focus entirely on the written text

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Look only at the largest or most prominent visual element