When you read,the written words and the illustrations are perceived as _____;the white of the page itself is perceived as _____.
A)near;far
B)shape-based;size-based
C)images;context
D)figure;ground

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The terms "figure" and "ground" are used in visual perception to refer to the object being perceived and the background against which the object appears. In the context of reading, the written words and illustrations are the "figure," while the white of the page is the "ground." Therefore, the correct answer is D, figure;ground.

When You Read,the Written Words and the Illustrations Are Perceived