Drawing Techniques for Second Graders: Master Pencil Skills

Question 1

When drawing something, why is it important to pay attention to its shape, size, and details?

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To make the drawing look as much like the object as possible

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To finish the drawing quickly

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To use lots of different colors

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To add a pretty background

Question 2

When drawing a person, how do you make sure their body parts are the right size compared to each other?

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Compare the size of each body part to the others.

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Start by drawing the head and then add the body and limbs.

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Use a ruler to measure the length of each body part.

Question 3

When drawing a happy picture, which style would you use to make it look cheerful?

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Cartooning: Using bright colors and funny shapes.

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Sketching: Drawing with quick, simple lines.

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Cross-hatching: Drawing with lines that cross over each other.

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Stippling: Drawing using tiny dots.

Question 4

When drawing a happy face, what type of lines should you use to make the mouth?

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Curved lines

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Straight lines

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Wavy lines

Question 5

To improve your drawing skills, it's important to practice regularly. Which of these is the best way to make sure you practice drawing often?

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Set aside a little time each day to practice drawing.

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Only draw when you have a good idea.

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Draw whenever you have free time.

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Only practice drawing when you're working on a school project.

Question 6

When you get feedback on your drawing, what's the best thing to do?

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Say thank you and use the feedback to make your drawing better

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Ignore the feedback and draw how you want

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Get mad at the person who gave you feedback

Question 7

When you make mistakes while drawing, how can it help you improve your skills?

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It shows you what to do differently next time.

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It makes drawing more fun.

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It doesn't matter, so you shouldn't worry about it.

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It means you're not good at drawing.

Question 8

When drawing a tree, which lines and shapes will make it look most like a real tree?

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Curved lines and round shapes

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Straight lines and sharp corners

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Thick lines and thin lines

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Square shapes and triangle shapes

Question 9

When drawing, what does observation mean and how can it help you draw better?

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Looking closely at what you're drawing and noticing all the details.

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Using your imagination to create something new.

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Erasing any mistakes you make.

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Drawing quickly without paying attention to details.

Question 10

Which drawing tool will you use to make your artwork look soft and blended?

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Pastel

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Charcoal

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Pencil

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Marker

Question 11

How does shading make a drawing appear more realistic?

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Shading makes some parts of the drawing look closer or farther away.

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Shading makes the drawing look darker.

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Shading makes the lines in the drawing stand out more.

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Shading helps to blend different colors together.

Question 12

How do proportion and perspective help us draw pictures that look like real things?

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Proportion helps us make objects the right size compared to each other, and perspective helps us show how close or far away objects are.

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Proportion helps us make objects look three-dimensional, and perspective helps us make them look flat.

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Perspective helps us make objects look like they are moving, and proportion helps us make them look balanced.

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Proportion and perspective are not related to each other.

Question 13

How can you make a drawing look more like it has depth?

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Shade with light and dark pencils

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Use different colors

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Draw only the outline of the object

Question 14

When you draw, how can you use different line thicknesses to show your feelings?

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Make thick lines for strong feelings and thin lines for soft feelings.

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Use different colors of pencils to show different emotions.

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Draw the same thing over and over to show different emotions.

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Draw lines in different directions to show different emotions.

Question 15

When drawing, what can you use to make your picture look more interesting and balanced?

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Positive and negative space

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Only positive space

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Only negative space

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Neither positive nor negative space

Question 16

When drawing, why is it important to think about the size and relationship of different parts of your drawing?

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So that the different parts of your drawing look like they belong together.

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So that your drawing looks more interesting.

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So that your drawing is easier to draw.

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So that your drawing is more colorful.

Question 17

When drawing a road, how can you make it appear to stretch far into the distance?

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Make the road narrower as it goes farther away.

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Use darker lines for the road as it gets farther away.

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Draw the road going straight up and down the page.

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Add lots of curves and bends to the road.

Question 18

To make the fur of a cat look soft and fluffy in your drawing, which pencil strokes should you use?

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Short, curved strokes with a light pencil

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Long, straight strokes with a dark pencil

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Scribbling with a thick pencil

Question 19

When drawing a straight line, which pencil grip helps you draw smoothly and with control?

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Dynamic Tripod Grip

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Overhand Grip

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Fist Grip

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Pincer Grip

Question 20

When drawing a shape, what's the difference between cross-hatching and blending?

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Cross-hatching creates a textured effect by using multiple layers of lines, while blending creates a smooth transition of values by using many lines.

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Cross-hatching uses one line, while blending uses many lines.

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Cross-hatching creates a smooth transition of values, while blending uses layers of lines to create texture.

Question 21

Which of these is the best way to hold a pencil for drawing?

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Between the index finger and thumb, with the middle finger supporting below

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With the index finger, middle finger, and thumb pinching the pencil tightly

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With the thumb over the pencil and the other fingers curled around it

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In any way that feels relaxed and comfortable for you

Question 22

What is a good way to create a smooth, continuous line when drawing?

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Draw quickly with a gentle touch

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Draw slowly with a heavy touch

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Wiggle the pencil as you draw

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Draw neat lines using a ruler

Question 23

What is a good way to draw a person standing?

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Draw an oval for the head and a curved line for the body

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Draw a circle for the head and a line for the body

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Draw a cross for the body and add lines for arms and legs

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Draw a square for the head and a rectangle for the body

Question 24

Which of these shapes is not a basic shape?

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Star

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 25

What is the difference between a sketch and a drawing?

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A sketch is a quick, rough drawing, while a drawing is more detailed and finished.

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A drawing is a quick, rough drawing, while a sketch is more detailed and finished.

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There is no difference between a sketch and a drawing.

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A sketch is a drawing that is made with charcoal, while a drawing is made with pencil.

Question 26

What is the name of the drawing technique used to make an object look three-dimensional?

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Shading

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Stippling

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a tool used for drawing?

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Paintbrush

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Eraser

Question 28

What is the main purpose of an eraser in drawing?

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To remove pencil marks

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To create highlights

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To blend colors

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To sharpen pencils

Question 29

What is the difference between a sketch and a drawing?

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A sketch is a quick outline, while a drawing is more detailed.

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A drawing is a quick outline, while a sketch is more detailed.

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There is no difference between a sketch and a drawing.

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A sketch is made with pencil, while a drawing is made with charcoal.

Question 30

What is the most important thing to remember when drawing?

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To have fun and be creative.

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To always draw perfect lines.

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To erase any mistakes you make.

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To use only dark colors.

Question 31

How should you hold a pencil when drawing?

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Close to the tip, between your thumb and first two fingers

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Close to the eraser, between your thumb and first finger

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In your fist, like you would hold a ball

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With your whole hand, gripping it tightly

Question 32

Which type of line is best for outlining a shape?

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Straight line

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Curved line

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Zigzag line

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Dotted line

Question 33

Which pencil type makes the darkest lines?

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8B

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2B

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4B

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6B

Question 34

Which of these is a good example of a still life object?

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A bowl of fruit

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A galloping horse

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A person's face

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A mountain landscape

Question 35

Which of these is a basic shape used in drawing?

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Triangle

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Heart

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Star

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Spiral

Question 36

To hold a pencil correctly, you should grip it between your:

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Thumb and index finger, near the tip

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Thumb and middle finger, near the eraser

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Thumb and pinky finger, in the middle

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Whole hand, like a fist

Question 37

Which tool would you use to draw thick, dark lines?

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Marker

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Pencil

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Crayon

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Paintbrush

Question 38

When drawing a picture of a fruit, the first step is to:

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Draw the shape of the fruit

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Decide where the light comes from

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Color in the fruit

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Add details like leaves or a stem

Question 39

Which material is best for drawing small details?

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Marker

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Crayon

Question 40

A blending stump is used to:

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Smooth out colors and make them blend together

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Create shadows and make things look 3D

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Erase mistakes

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Add texture to a drawing

Question 41

What does the word 'texture' mean in art?

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How something feels

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How something looks

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How something sounds

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How something tastes

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a type of shading?

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Smoothing

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Cross-hatching

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Hatching

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Stippling

Question 43

When drawing a picture, what is the first step you should take?

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Sketch the main shapes

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Add details

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Color it in

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Erase any mistakes

Question 44

Which of these colors is a warm color?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Purple

Question 45

Why is it important to keep practicing when you are drawing?

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To get better at drawing

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To fix any mistakes you make

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To make your drawings perfect

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To impress your friends

Question 46

When drawing, why is it important to pay attention to the different sizes of the parts?

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It makes the drawing look more realistic.

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It helps you draw faster.

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It allows you to use more colors.

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It makes the drawing smaller.

Question 47

In drawing, thick lines can show power and strength. What feeling can thin lines create?

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Detail

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Power

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Movement

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Color

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a shading technique used to make drawings look more realistic?

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Scribbling

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Cross-hatching

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Blending

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Hatching

Question 49

When drawing a person, how can you make sure the body parts are the right size?

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Look closely at the person and compare the sizes of the body parts.

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Guess how big each body part should be.

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Use a ruler to measure the body parts.

Question 50

Why is it helpful to experiment with different drawing tools and materials?

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It helps you find the tools that work best for you.

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It makes your drawings more colorful.

Question 51

Which type of paper is best for drawing with pencils?

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Smooth paper

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Rough paper

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Cardboard

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Newspaper

Question 52

How can you make a drawing more eye-catching?

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Leave some empty space around the drawing

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Draw on the entire page without leaving any empty space

Question 53

To draw thick, dark lines, which pencil grip should you use?

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Wrap all your fingers around the pencil

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Hold the pencil with only your thumb and index finger

Question 54

How can you make your drawings look more realistic by using different shades of the same color?

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Use darker shades for areas that are in shadow.

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Use lighter shades for areas that are closer to you.

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Use different colors to make different shades.

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Don't use shades at all.

Question 55

Which of these is a good drawing exercise for beginners?

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Drawing what you see around you

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Copying pictures

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Making up your own scenes

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Drawing from real life

Question 56

What's the most important thing to remember when drawing?

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Having fun and being creative

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Following all the rules

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Using the best materials

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Drawing every day

Question 57

When drawing, what's the most important thing to do to make your pictures look like the things you see in real life?

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Pay close attention to what you're drawing

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Draw quickly

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Use lots of colors

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Erase all your mistakes

Question 58

What can you do to make your drawings unique?

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Try using different drawing tools, like crayons or markers.

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Copy other people's drawings exactly.

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Draw the same things over and over again.

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Only draw things that are easy to draw.

Question 59

When drawing a picture with lots of things in it, how can you make sure it looks like it won't fall over?

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Arrange the things so that they have a sense of weight and won't tip over.

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Put the biggest things in the middle of the page.

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Spread the things out evenly across the page.

Question 60

When drawing, how should you hold the pencil?

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With your pointer finger on top, and your thumb and middle finger on the sides

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With your thumb resting on the eraser

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With your fist wrapped around the pencil

Question 61

When drawing a shape, what do you do first?

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Outline the shape

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Add details

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Shade the shape

Question 62

What do we call a quick drawing of an idea?

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A sketch

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A painting

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A masterpiece

Question 63

Why do we use different pencils for drawing?

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To create different shades of gray

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To hold them better

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To stop paper from tearing

Question 64

In drawing, why is it important to consider the sizes and relationships between the parts of an object?

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To make the drawing look realistic

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To make the drawing colorful

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To make the drawing faster

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To make the drawing more fun