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Quiz: How people read

Question 1 of 6

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When reading, our eyes move in quick sharp jumps and short periods of stillness called _____.

Select one of the following:

  • hops and woes

  • saccades and fixations

  • hoppity and boppity

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Question 2 of 6

1

Titles and headlines are just one way to increase the readability and comprehension of your text. What are some other things you can do to increase the readability and comprehension? Check all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • Provide clear instructions that help the reader identify and retain important information.

  • Remember to use clear, casual language so that it's easier to read for many people, regardless of their reading level.

  • Just write whatever you want, if they get it, well then they get it.

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Question 3 of 6

1

There is no difference in comprehension, reading speed, or preference between serif and sans serif typefaces.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 4 of 6

1

The x-height of a typeface has no effect whatsoever with reading strain.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 6

1

What are the different forms of reading?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Computer Screens

  • Books

  • E-readers (kindle, nook)

  • The stars

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Question 6 of 6

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Although people read single column layouts with longer character line copy, what should be your go-to when organizing for the reader?

Select one of the following:

  • Since readers prefer a multi-column layout with shorter character lines, as long as reading speed isn't a priority, you should organize your content in this way.

  • They get whatever design I design for them.

  • Only design in single column layouts with longer character lines to make the fastest reading possible.

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