How does printed text influence a reader’s understanding of a text?(1 point)
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It allows a reader to picture the story.
It adds music and visuals to change the tone.
It changes the experience of listening to a text.
It emphasizes the speaker’s voice.
a film about flamingos
The speaker’s voice adds drama and emotion.
Comparing Text and Media Quick Check
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Which of the following is an example of media?(1 point)
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a speech about pelicans
a speech about pelicans
a science lesson on birds
a science lesson on birds
a film about flamingos
a film about flamingos
a discussion about penguins
a discussion about penguins
How can audio media influence a listener’s experience of a poem?(1 point)
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The listener uses context clues to define unknown words.
The listener uses context clues to define unknown words.
The listener can tell exactly where stanzas end.
The listener can tell exactly where stanzas end.
The speaker can’t convey tone through audio.
The speaker can’t convey tone through audio.
The speaker’s voice adds drama and emotion.
Printed text influences a reader's understanding of a text in several ways. One major way is that it allows a reader to visualize the story. When reading printed text, the reader creates mental images of the characters, settings, and events described in the text. This visualization helps the reader to immerse themselves in the story and better understand the context and meaning behind the words.
Additionally, printed text does not add music or visuals directly to the text itself. Unlike other mediums such as movies or theater, printed text relies solely on the words on the page to convey the story. While printed text can certainly inspire the reader's imagination and evoke emotions, it does not have the ability to change the tone through music or visuals.
Furthermore, the experience of reading printed text is different from listening to a text. When reading, the reader engages in a more personal and internal experience, interpreting the words at their own pace and in their own voice. Listening to a text, on the other hand, involves hearing another person's voice and intonation, which can influence the reader's understanding and interpretation of the text.
In terms of emphasizing the speaker's voice, this typically happens in the context of oral communication, such as in speeches or presentations. When a text is read aloud, the speaker's voice and delivery can add emphasis, tone, and emotions that may not be explicitly conveyed through the printed text. However, it is important to note that this emphasis is more relevant to the spoken delivery of a text rather than the printed text itself.
In summary, while printed text can certainly influence a reader's understanding of a text through visualization and personal interpretation, it does not directly add music or visuals, change the experience of listening to a text, or emphasize the speaker's voice.