TEXES Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a multi-modal text?

1. Print-based chapter book

2. Print-based picture book

3. Print-based graphic novel

4. Web-based e-book

The correct answer is: Print-based picture book

The correct answer is that the print-based picture book is not considered a multi-modal text. Multi-modal texts incorporate multiple modes of communication, often combining visual, auditory, and textual elements to convey meaning. A print-based chapter book primarily relies on written text without significant visual or interactive components, making it a single-modal text focused on literacy and comprehension of language through reading alone. In contrast, print-based graphic novels utilize illustrations alongside text to tell a story, engaging visual literacy as well as reading skills. Web-based e-books often include multimedia features such as audio narration, animations, or hyperlinks, which enhance the reading experience by combining different methods of conveying information. Although print-based picture books can have illustrations, they do not typically incorporate other modes, such as sound or interactive features, to the extent that graphic novels or web-based texts do. Thus, the picture book stands apart as more traditional and less multi-modal compared to the other options listed.