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Quiz about Emoticons  Before They Were Graphic

Emoticons - Before They Were Graphic Quiz


Emoticons can be used to add expression to a text message. Originally, they were all constructed from characters on the keyboard. I have based this quiz on Western style emoticons.

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
334,874
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1516
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (5/10), PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 166 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which text emoticon could be used to convey a smile? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Can you select the text emoticon which could be used to relate a frown? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Are you able to single out one of the following text emoticons that could be used to suggest laughing? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following text emoticons could announce that the sender is napping? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How might a sender create a text emoticon to signify crying? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to textually send a kiss to someone? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the text emoticons below actually originated in the funny papers to represent swearing. Can you spot which one? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If you receive this text emoticon in email the sender is telling you that he/she has been staring at the screen too long. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to suggest a wink? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If I wanted to send you a text emoticon rose, which of these symbols would I choose? Hint



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Mar 22 2024 : Guest 75: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which text emoticon could be used to convey a smile?

Answer: : - )

These are written with and without noses, mustaches, and/or sunglasses. The (:-( is very unhappy. The (((H))) is a big hug. The :-(=) is bucktoothed.
2. Can you select the text emoticon which could be used to relate a frown?

Answer: : - (

The X-( is angry. The >:) is evil. The =O is shocked.
3. Are you able to single out one of the following text emoticons that could be used to suggest laughing?

Answer: : - D

The () is a hug. The B-) is a smile with shades. The :-r is a tongue sticking out.
4. Which of the following text emoticons could announce that the sender is napping?

Answer: ~.~

The ?-( is a black eye. The =^.^= is a cat. The :-! is foot in mouth.
5. How might a sender create a text emoticon to signify crying?

Answer: : ' (

The :( and :=( are frowns. The ][ is back-to-back.
6. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to textually send a kiss to someone?

Answer: : - ) *

The ~.~ is napping. The * is an asterisk. The () is a hug.
7. One of the text emoticons below actually originated in the funny papers to represent swearing. Can you spot which one?

Answer: @%&$%&

So, :-) is a smile. The #-o is Doh!. The (-) is needs a haircut.
8. If you receive this text emoticon in email the sender is telling you that he/she has been staring at the screen too long.

Answer: %-)

The :-)) is really happy. The [:] is robot. The ':-) is sweating.
9. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to suggest a wink?

Answer: '-)

The X-( is mad. The /:-) is a Frenchman with a beret. The #-) is blinking.
10. If I wanted to send you a text emoticon rose, which of these symbols would I choose?

Answer: @)-;-'---

I've also seen @)--'--'-- or @>+--+-- or @>-->-- or @~)~~~. You get the idea. The other choices here are just made up.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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