Explore the World of Lines in Art: A Comprehensive Guide for Eighth Graders

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of a contour line in art?

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To define the shape of an object

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To create a sense of depth

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To convey emotion

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To divide the picture plane

Question 2

Which of the following statements about lines in art is TRUE?

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Lines can convey emotions and ideas.

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Lines can only be straight or curved.

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Lines are always used to outline objects.

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Lines are the most important element of art.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of using a horizon line in a drawing?

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To create depth and perspective

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To define the location of objects

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To create a sense of balance

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To emphasize the background

Question 4

Which of these describes a line's quality that creates a sense of balance and order?

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Symmetrical

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Dynamic

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Organic

Question 5

Which type of line can express movement?

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Curved

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Straight

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Diagonal

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Vertical

Question 6

How are contour lines different from gesture lines?

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Contour lines follow the shape of an object, while gesture lines express movement.

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Contour lines are straight, while gesture lines are curved.

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Contour lines are used for drawing, while gesture lines are used for painting.

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Contour lines are dark, while gesture lines are light.

Question 7

A line that is straight and stands upright is called a:

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Vertical line

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Horizontal line

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Diagonal line

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Curved line

Question 8

Which tool can be used for creating straight lines in a drawing?

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Ruler

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Compass

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Brush

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Pencil

Question 9

Which art style is characterized by sharp, angular lines?

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Cubism

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Art Nouveau

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Neoclassicism

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Romanticism

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a thick, bold line?

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Scribble

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Hairline

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Contour line

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Cross-hatching

Question 11

Which of the following is the best example of a curved line?

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A circle

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A straight edge

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A square

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A wavy line

Question 12

What is the term for a line that follows the edges of an object?

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Contour line

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Perspective line

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Horizon line

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Vanishing point

Question 13

Which famous artist is known for their use of bold, angular lines?

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Henri Matisse

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Claude Monet

Question 14

Which of the following everyday objects can be used to exemplify a curved line?

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A tree branch

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A horizon line

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A building's edge

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A road

Question 15

Which type of line can create a sense of rhythm and repetition in an artwork?

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Parallel line

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Random line

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Diagonal line

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Horizontal line

Question 16

What is the purpose of a contour line in a drawing?

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To show the outline of an object

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To create depth and dimension

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To add texture and detail

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To create a sense of movement

Question 17

Which tool is most appropriate for creating a thin, precise line in drawing?

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Ink pen

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Brush

Question 18

Which type of line has a smooth, flowing appearance?

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Curved

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Straight

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Dashed

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Dotted

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a method for creating lines in art?

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Sculpting with clay

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Drawing with pencil or charcoal

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Painting with a brush

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Embroidering with thread

Question 20

What is the difference between a horizontal and a vertical line?

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Horizontal lines run left to right, while vertical lines run top to bottom

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Vertical lines run left to right, while horizontal lines run top to bottom

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Horizontal lines are curved, while vertical lines are straight

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Vertical lines are curved, while horizontal lines are straight

Question 21

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a line?

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It has a specific shape.

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It has length.

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It has direction.

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It defines a space.

Question 22

What is the term for a line that creates a visual boundary or separates two areas?

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Contour line

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Gestural line

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Implied line

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Orthogonal line

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of line in art?

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Jagged

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Horizontal

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Vertical

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Curved

Question 24

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using lines in artwork?

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Can distract from the overall composition

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Can create a sense of depth and perspective

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Can convey emotions and expressions

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Can simplify complex forms

Question 25

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a line in art?

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It is a physical object.

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It can convey emotions.

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It can create depth.

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It can be used as a drawing tool.

Question 26

Which famous artist is known for their use of thick, bold lines?

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Salvador Dalí

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a geometric line drawing?

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An abstract composition of lines forming a shape

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A portrait of a person

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A landscape scene

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A still life arrangement

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic of organic lines?

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Naturalistic and free-flowing

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Geometric and precise

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Thick and heavy

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Intersecting and sharp

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a contour line drawing?

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A landscape scene with lines outlining the shapes of objects

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A portrait of a person

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An abstract composition of lines

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A still life arrangement

Question 30

Which characteristic does NOT describe a vertical line?

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Inclined

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Straight

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Bold

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Perpendicular to the ground

Question 31

Which of these describes a thick, dark line often used to outline?

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Outline

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Sketch

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Contour

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Hatching

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of using contour lines in art?

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To create an illusion of depth and form

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To outline the edges of objects

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To indicate movement

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To add texture

Question 33

What is the key difference between a line segment and a line?

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Line segments have defined endpoints, while lines do not.

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Line segments are always shorter than lines.

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Lines can only be horizontal or vertical, while line segments can be any angle.

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Lines are always straight, while line segments can be curved.

Question 34

Which type of line creates a sense of movement or energy in an artwork?

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Dynamic line

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Static line

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Thin line

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Thick line

Question 35

Famous artist known for using bold, expressive lines in their artwork?

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 36

Which technique can be used to create varying line weights?

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Vary the pressure on the drawing tool

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Use different pencil types

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Use a compass

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Use a ruler

Question 37

How can lines be used to create emphasis in an artwork?

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Use a line in contrasting color or weight

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Use only horizontal lines

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Use only vertical lines

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Use only curved lines

Question 38

Which artist is known for their use of fine, detailed lines in their artwork?

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Albrecht Dürer

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Henri Matisse

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Wassily Kandinsky

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Jackson Pollock

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a thick line?

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Delicate

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Expressive

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Heavy

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Bold

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of a contour line in art?

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To define the edges and contours of an object

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To create texture

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To indicate movement

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To add depth

Question 41

Which type of line is created by joining individual dots or short dashes?

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Broken

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Zigzag

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Curved

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Straight

Question 42

What is the main distinction between a vertical line and a horizontal line?

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Orientation (vertical lines are up and down, while horizontal lines are side to side)

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Width

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Length

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Color

Question 43

What is the term used to describe a line that gradually changes in thickness?

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Tapered

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Dotted

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Broken

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Dashed

Question 44

Which type of line is most effective for conveying a sense of roughness or texture in an artwork?

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Jagged

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Smooth

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Straight

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Wavy

Question 45

What is the purpose of using cross-hatching in drawing?

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To create shadows, depth, and texture

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To outline objects

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To create a sense of movement

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To add color

Question 46

Which of the following is a technique that uses lines to create an illusion of depth in an artwork?

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Linear perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Color blocking

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Stippling

Question 47

What is the term for a group of parallel lines?

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Parallel lines

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Angular

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Organic

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Radial

Question 48

Which type of line is often used to represent softness and fluidity?

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Curved

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Broken

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Zigzag

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Straight

Question 49

What is the purpose of cross-hatching in artwork?

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To create shadows and textures

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To add color

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To outline shapes

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To create movement

Question 50

What effect do thin, delicate lines have in a drawing?

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Creates a sense of lightness and fragility

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Conveys a feeling of strength and power

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Adds depth and dimension

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of implied lines?

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They are physically drawn on the page

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They create a sense of depth

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They suggest connections between elements

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They can be used to create illusions

Question 52

What is the term for the empty space between lines?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Void space

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Linear space