WGU D688 Foundations of Literacy Through Literature: Exam 3
- Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. Which award would most likely go to a book about animal adaptations with photographs and
diagrams?
A. Caldecott Medal for fiction
B. Printz Award
C. Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award only
D. Sibert Medal
Correct Answer: D. Sibert Medal
Rationale: Informational books are eligible for the Sibert.
2. The term 'trade book' refers to:
A. A book sold to the general public rather than a textbook
B. A textbook
C. A workbook
D. A teacher's manual
Correct Answer: A. A book sold to the general public rather than a textbook
Rationale: Trade books include picture books and novels.
3. Reading aloud to children regularly is associated with:
A. Lower vocabulary
B. Less motivation
C. Poorer listening skills
D. Greater interest in reading and stronger language skills
Correct Answer: D. Greater interest in reading and stronger language skills
Rationale: Read-alouds motivate and model.
4. The Pura Belpré Award honors:
A. Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose work celebrates Latino culture
B. African American authors
C. Picture book illustrators of any background
D. Graphic novelists
Correct Answer: A. Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose work celebrates Latino
culture
Rationale: It is co-sponsored by ALA's ALSC and REFORMA.
5. A character who contrasts with the main character to highlight their traits is a:
A. Narrator
B. Protagonist
C. Foil
D. Static antagonist only
Correct Answer: C. Foil
Rationale: Foils reveal qualities through contrast.
, 6. The part of the plot that introduces characters and setting is the:
A. Climax
B. Falling action
C. Exposition
D. Resolution
Correct Answer: C. Exposition
Rationale: It sets up the story.
7. Tone in a story refers to:
A. The author's attitude toward the subject
B. The plot sequence
C. The setting
D. The number of characters
Correct Answer: A. The author's attitude toward the subject
Rationale: Mood is the feeling created in the reader.
8. How the conflict is finally settled is the:
A. Resolution
B. Climax
C. Rising action
D. Exposition
Correct Answer: A. Resolution
Rationale: Also called the denouement.
9. The space between panels in a graphic novel where readers infer action is the:
A. Gutter
B. Margin
C. Endpaper
D. Spine
Correct Answer: A. Gutter
Rationale: Readers fill in what happens between panels.
10. Which is a common design element of picture books?
A. Typography and page layout
B. Footnotes
C. Bibliographies in every book
D. Chapter titles only
Correct Answer: A. Typography and page layout
Rationale: Fonts and layout affect reading.
11. Which is the best way to evaluate picture book illustrations?
A. Count the colors
B. Consider how they extend the story, convey mood and fit the text
C. Check the price
D. Measure the book's size only
Correct Answer: B. Consider how they extend the story, convey mood and fit the text
Rationale: Art should enhance meaning.
- Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. Which award would most likely go to a book about animal adaptations with photographs and
diagrams?
A. Caldecott Medal for fiction
B. Printz Award
C. Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award only
D. Sibert Medal
Correct Answer: D. Sibert Medal
Rationale: Informational books are eligible for the Sibert.
2. The term 'trade book' refers to:
A. A book sold to the general public rather than a textbook
B. A textbook
C. A workbook
D. A teacher's manual
Correct Answer: A. A book sold to the general public rather than a textbook
Rationale: Trade books include picture books and novels.
3. Reading aloud to children regularly is associated with:
A. Lower vocabulary
B. Less motivation
C. Poorer listening skills
D. Greater interest in reading and stronger language skills
Correct Answer: D. Greater interest in reading and stronger language skills
Rationale: Read-alouds motivate and model.
4. The Pura Belpré Award honors:
A. Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose work celebrates Latino culture
B. African American authors
C. Picture book illustrators of any background
D. Graphic novelists
Correct Answer: A. Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose work celebrates Latino
culture
Rationale: It is co-sponsored by ALA's ALSC and REFORMA.
5. A character who contrasts with the main character to highlight their traits is a:
A. Narrator
B. Protagonist
C. Foil
D. Static antagonist only
Correct Answer: C. Foil
Rationale: Foils reveal qualities through contrast.
, 6. The part of the plot that introduces characters and setting is the:
A. Climax
B. Falling action
C. Exposition
D. Resolution
Correct Answer: C. Exposition
Rationale: It sets up the story.
7. Tone in a story refers to:
A. The author's attitude toward the subject
B. The plot sequence
C. The setting
D. The number of characters
Correct Answer: A. The author's attitude toward the subject
Rationale: Mood is the feeling created in the reader.
8. How the conflict is finally settled is the:
A. Resolution
B. Climax
C. Rising action
D. Exposition
Correct Answer: A. Resolution
Rationale: Also called the denouement.
9. The space between panels in a graphic novel where readers infer action is the:
A. Gutter
B. Margin
C. Endpaper
D. Spine
Correct Answer: A. Gutter
Rationale: Readers fill in what happens between panels.
10. Which is a common design element of picture books?
A. Typography and page layout
B. Footnotes
C. Bibliographies in every book
D. Chapter titles only
Correct Answer: A. Typography and page layout
Rationale: Fonts and layout affect reading.
11. Which is the best way to evaluate picture book illustrations?
A. Count the colors
B. Consider how they extend the story, convey mood and fit the text
C. Check the price
D. Measure the book's size only
Correct Answer: B. Consider how they extend the story, convey mood and fit the text
Rationale: Art should enhance meaning.
