Visual Literacy & Media Texts is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 English Home Language CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is a brochure mainly designed to do?
Grab attention and give key information quickly
Tell a long, detailed fictional story
Record a private diary entry
List only technical specifications
Answer: Grab attention and give key information quickly — A brochure is a promotional, informative document designed to grab attention and give key information quickly.
Easy
2. What is a "call to action" in a brochure?
A statement telling the reader what to do next, like "Book now!"
The title of the brochure
A picture used only for decoration
The brochure's page number
Answer: A statement telling the reader what to do next, like "Book now!" — The conclusion of a brochure usually includes a call to action, telling the reader what to do next.
Medium
3. Name ONE key feature you should look at when reading a brochure, according to this lesson.
Answer: Format — The lesson lists format, target audience, purpose, language use, register/style and visual elements as key brochure features.
