Questions: Author and Illustrator Roles

Question 1

What does an author do in making a book?

• A. Writes the words and tells the story
• B. Draws all the pictures
• C. Decides what stores sell the book
• D. Types the book on a computer only

Answer: (A)

An author writes the words and creates the story that readers enjoy.

Question 2

An illustrator's pictures are less important than the author's words in a picture book.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. In picture books, illustrations are just as important as words. They show emotions, details, and help tell the story.

Question 3

How do illustrators help you understand a story?

• A. They make the book longer
• B. They show what characters and places look like
• C. They make the book more expensive
• D. They replace the author

Answer: (B)

Illustrators draw pictures that show you what the characters, settings, and emotions look like, bringing the story to life.

Question 4

The same person is always both the author and the illustrator of every book.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. Many books have different people as author and illustrator. Some authors write all the words, and different illustrators draw pictures for them.

Question 5

Pick a favorite picture book. Explain what the author created and what the illustrator created.

Model answer: Author created: the words, dialogue, plot. Illustrator created: the pictures showing characters, settings, emotions, and details.

Good responses show understanding that author and illustrator work together but have different jobs.