Explore the Dynamics of Movement in Art: A Quiz for Second Graders

Question 1

Which of these moves in the wind?

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A colorful thing that hangs and moves

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A painting of a dancer

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A statue of a person

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A photograph of a moving car

Question 2

Why do artists put shapes on top of each other?

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To make the picture look deeper

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To add movement and energy

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To make the picture look balanced

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To make the picture less interesting

Question 3

Who is famous for making paintings that look like they're moving?

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Jackson Pollock

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Frida Kahlo

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Mary Cassatt

Question 4

Which of these shapes makes you think of movement?

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Spiral

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

Question 5

Which of these is a picture that shows movement?

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A painting of a dancer

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A photo of a tree

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A statue of a bird

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A drawing of a house

Question 6

What is the name of the space around and between things in a picture?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Empty space

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Background

Question 7

What is the name of the trick artists use to make a picture look like it's moving by repeating something?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Balance

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Proportion

Question 8

What is the opposite of movement in art?

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Stillness

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Balance

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Harmony

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Contrast

Question 9

When we draw lines that point towards a certain direction, what are we showing?

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The direction of movement

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The shape of an object

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The texture of a surface

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The color of an object

Question 10

Which type of texture can we use to create a sense of movement and excitement in our drawings?

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Both smooth and rough

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Smooth

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Rough

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Neither smooth nor rough

Question 11

When we draw a sculpture that moves when the wind blows, what type of art are we creating?

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Kinetic art

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Abstract art

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Impressionist art

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Pop art

Question 12

When we draw objects getting smaller as they get farther away, we are using what technique to create depth?

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Overlapping

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Hatching

Question 13

Which line shows the most movement?

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A zigzag line

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A straight line

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A curved line

Question 14

Which color is the most energetic?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

Question 15

What is the most important thing to think about when creating art?

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Using your imagination

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The rules of art

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What other people will think

Question 16

What shape can make an object look like it is spinning?

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A circle

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A square

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A triangle

Question 17

Which color is often used to create a feeling of energy?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a way to show movement in art?

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Drawing only straight lines

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Using thick lines

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Overlapping shapes

Question 19

What is the name for repeating a shape or line to create the illusion of movement?

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Rhythm

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Balance

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Harmony

Question 20

Which animal might you choose to draw to show movement in a painting?

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A rabbit

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An elephant

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A turtle

Question 21

What is the purpose of using overlapping shapes in art?

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Both of the above

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To create depth

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To show movement

Question 22

How can you use rhythm in art to create a sense of movement?

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By repeating shapes at regular intervals

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By using contrasting colors

Question 23

What is a storyboard?

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A series of drawings that tell a story

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A type of painting that uses bright colors

Question 24

How can we best create a sense of movement in a drawing?

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Using thin and curved lines

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Using thick lines

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Using straight lines

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Using dotted lines

Question 25

Which of these is the best way to practice creating movement in our artwork?

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By using all of the above methods

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By drawing from real life

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By looking at pictures of movement

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By experimenting with different materials

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a way artists can create a feeling of movement in a painting?

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Using colors that are mostly dark

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Using lines that seem to flow

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Using shapes that appear to be moving

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Using lines that are straight

Question 27

Which of these shapes makes you think of movement the most?

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A line

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A circle

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A square

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A triangle

Question 28

Why do artists use movement in their paintings?

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To make them feel more exciting

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To make them look more lifelike

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To make them more abstract

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To make them more balanced

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of movement that can be used in art?

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Static movement

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Linear movement

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Circular movement

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Radial movement

Question 30

How can linear movement be different from circular movement?

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Linear movement is straight and circular movement is curved

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Linear movement is curved and circular movement is straight

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Linear movement is fast and circular movement is slow

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Linear movement is slow and circular movement is fast

Question 31

Which of these is an example of using movement to create a sense of depth in a picture?

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Drawing objects that look like they are overlapping

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Drawing objects that are all the same size

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Drawing objects that are all in a straight line

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Drawing objects that are all facing the same way

Question 32

What makes a painting look like it has movement?

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Smooth and curved lines

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Sharp and straight lines

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Tiny dots and fine details

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Black and white colors

Question 33

Which colors make a painting feel full of energy and excitement?

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Colors that are bright and cheerful, like red and yellow

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Colors that are dark and gloomy, like blue and green

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Colors that are soft and calming, like pink and purple

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Colors that are metallic, like silver and gold

Question 34

What's NOT a good way to make a drawing look like it has movement?

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Using a ruler to draw straight lines

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Drawing objects that are moving

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Using arrows to show direction

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Shading and highlighting to create depth

Question 35

What does the word 'dynamic' mean when we talk about art?

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Full of energy and movement

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Still and not moving

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Bright and colorful

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Dark and mysterious

Question 36

What's the difference between movement in art and movement in real life?

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Movement in art can be exaggerated or slowed down to create different effects

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Movement in art is faster than movement in real life

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Movement in art isn't as smooth as movement in real life

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Movement in art is always realistic

Question 37

What does it mean when a line is called 'dynamic'?

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The line is curved and flows.

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The line is thick and bold.

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The line is straight and steady.

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The line is short and jagged.

Question 38

Which color is most often thought of when we think of movement?

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Yellow

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 39

Who is a famous artist known for using movement in their paintings?

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 40

What is the difference between a 'positive' shape and a 'negative' shape?

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Positive shapes are filled in, while negative shapes are not.

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Positive shapes are larger than negative shapes.

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Negative shapes are made by overlapping shapes.

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Positive shapes are always in the foreground.

Question 41

True or False: You can use movement in art to show how you are feeling.

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True

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False

Question 42

What shape can make an object appear to be spinning?

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Star

Question 43

How can a running person be drawn to show movement?

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Draw the legs bent and moving

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Draw the legs straight up and down

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Draw the legs crossed over each other

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Draw the legs with no movement

Question 44

What is repeating a shape or pattern in art called?

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Rhythm

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Balance

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Harmony

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Contrast

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a way to move in a dance?

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Not moving at all

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Using your arms and legs

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Moving quickly and slowly

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Using props

Question 46

What is the difference between a gesture and a movement?

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A gesture is a meaningful movement, while a movement is not

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A gesture is a small movement, while a movement is a large movement

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A gesture is a slow movement, while a movement is a fast movement

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There is no difference between a gesture and a movement

Question 47

Which animal moves in a smooth and graceful way?

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Snake

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Elephant

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Lion

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Frog

Question 48

What is the difference between radial movement and linear movement?

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Radial movement is circular, while linear movement is straight

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Radial movement is straight, while linear movement is circular

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Radial movement is fast, while linear movement is slow

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Linear movement is fast, while radial movement is slow

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a way to add movement to your artwork?

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Using only one type of line

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Using lines

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Using shapes

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Using colors

Question 50

What is the word for how things are arranged in a drawing?

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Composition

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Shape

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Color

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Line

Question 51

What are warm colors?

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Colors that make you feel warm, like red and orange

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Colors that make you feel cold, like blue and green

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Colors that are bright and cheerful

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Colors that are dark and gloomy

Question 52

Which of these is a primary color?

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Red

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Purple

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Brown

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Pink