Question 1 Multiple Choice
What is an illustration?
AJust a decoration
BA picture that helps tell the story
CSomething that is not important
DOnly on the cover
Illustrations are pictures that are part of telling the story. They show characters, places, feelings, and important details.
Question 2 True / False
Pictures in a book only show what the words already say. Pictures never add anything new.
Answer: False
Pictures often show things the words do not mention! You might see details, feelings, or secret things in the pictures.
Question 3 Short Answer
Look at a picture from a story and describe what you see that makes you think a character is happy, scared, or sad.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: The character has a smile on their face, or their eyes are wide, or their body looks like they are running away.
A good answer shows that you can read feelings and information from pictures, not just from words.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
Why is it important to look at the pictures when you read a story?
ABecause they take up space
BBecause they show characters, places, feelings, and details that make the story complete
CPictures are not important
DOnly little kids need to look at pictures
Pictures are a big part of telling the story! They show you important information and help you understand and imagine better.
Question 5 True / False
All illustrations in picture books look the same. Every artist draws the same way.
Answer: False
Different artists use different styles! Some use watercolor, some use collage, some draw cartoons, and some use other ways. It is all beautiful!