Contrast in Art: Learn the Basics for 1st Graders

Question 1

What are colors that are opposite of warm colors called?

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Cold colors

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Secondary colors

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Light colors

Question 2

What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?

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Green

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Purple

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Orange

Question 3

What color do you get when you mix black and white paint together?

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Gray

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Blue

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Brown

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Yellow

Question 4

What is one reason why artists use contrast in their paintings?

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To make the painting look more interesting

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To make the painting look smaller

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To make the painting less colorful

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To make the painting look more realistic

Question 5

Which of these is an example of complementary contrast?

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Red and green

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Blue and yellow

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Black and white

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Brown and orange

Question 6

What is the opposite of dark?

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Light

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Warm

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Cool

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Bright

Question 7

Which color would you use to make a painting feel cool?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

Question 8

What does contrast mean in art?

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Using different colors or shades of the same color together

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Using different shapes and sizes together

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Using different textures together

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Mixing complementary colors

Question 9

What is an example of light and dark contrast?

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A drawing of a black cat on a white background

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A collage with pieces of colorful magazine paper

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A painting with only shades of green

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A sculpture made of shiny metal

Question 10

When artists use colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, what type of contrast do they create?

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Complementary contrast

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Warm and cool contrast

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Light and dark contrast

Question 11

By using colors that are different from each other, artists can create a feeling of

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Depth and movement

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Flatness

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Similarity

Question 12

When an artist uses a bright yellow sun and a cool blue ocean, what type of contrast do we see?

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Warm and cool contrast

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Light and dark contrast

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Complementary contrast

Question 13

Which of these activities would help you practice using contrast?

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Painting a picture of a colorful sunset

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Drawing a picture of a vase of flowers using only one shade of blue

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Taking a photo of a gray sky

Question 14

When using contrast in art, it's important to

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Use contrast to create a sense of balance and interest

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Use too much contrast

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Use contrasting colors that are too close together

Question 15

Which picture shows the greatest contrast between light and dark?

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A white flower on a black background

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A gray sky on a white background

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A green tree in a blue sky

Question 16

Which of these colors is not a warm color?

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Green

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Red

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Orange

Question 17

What is the opposite of light?

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Dark

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Bright

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Medium

Question 18

What is the difference between a warm color and a cool color?

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Warm colors remind us of things that are hot, while cool colors remind us of things that are cold.

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Warm colors are light, while cool colors are dark.

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Warm colors are bright, while cool colors are dull.

Question 19

What happens when you put two complementary colors together?

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They look very different from each other

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They look very similar to each other

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They blend together to make a new color

Question 20

Contrast in art means using things that are different. Which picture shows contrast?

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A painting that uses many bright colors next to each other

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A picture with just one shape

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A sculpture made of the same material all over

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A drawing with only straight lines

Question 21

Which color would you call 'warm'?

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Orange

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 22

Which of these is like a picture that shows a lot of differences in lightness and darkness?

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A photo of a white bunny on a black background

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A photo of a gray kitty on a white pillow

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A photo of a green leaf on a green bush

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A photo of a brown horse in a brown field

Question 23

Which of these colors is a warm color, like the sun or fire?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 24

What kind of contrast is created when you put a white square next to a black square?

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Light and dark contrast

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Warm and cool contrast

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Complementary contrast

Question 25

Which of these pictures has the most contrast?

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A black and white photo of a cat

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A colorful painting of a rainbow

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A photo of a green leaf

Question 26

What is the opposite of contrast?

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Similarity

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Balance

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Harmony

Question 27

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 28

What is the term for the opposite of light?

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Dark

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Bright

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Dim

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Shadow

Question 29

How can you use contrast to make your artwork look more balanced and harmonious?

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Use light and dark colors next to each other.

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Use only bright colors in your artwork.

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Avoid using any color in your artwork.

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Use only warm colors in your artwork.

Question 30

Which of the following shows high contrast?

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A picture with bold black lines and bright white spaces

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A picture with similar colors

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A picture with many light and dark tones

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A picture with pale colors

Question 31

Which of the following shows low contrast?

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A picture with slightly different shades of blue

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A picture with contrasting shapes

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A picture with rough and smooth textures

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A picture with bright and dark colors

Question 32

When colors are very different from each other, what type of contrast do they create?

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High contrast

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Low contrast

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No contrast

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Medium contrast

Question 33

Which color scheme uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel?

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Analogous

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Monochromatic

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Complementary

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Triadic

Question 34

What happens when you combine light and dark colors in a painting?

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Value contrast

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Saturation contrast

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Hue contrast

Question 35

What is the result of using high contrast in art?

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Creates a sense of excitement and impact

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Creates a sense of calmness and serenity

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Creates a sense of humor and playfulness

Question 36

What is the opposite of low contrast?

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High contrast

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No contrast

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Complementary contrast

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Medium contrast

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a reason to use contrast in art?

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To make the artwork look dull and uninteresting

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To create a sense of depth and dimension

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To guide the viewer's eye

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To express emotions and ideas

Question 38

What is the effect of using a monochromatic color scheme?

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Creates a feeling of unity and harmony

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Creates a feeling of sadness and gloom

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Creates a feeling of contrast and excitement

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Creates a feeling of confusion and chaos

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of contrast?

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Similarity

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Warm and cool

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Soft and rough

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Light and dark

Question 40

What effect does light and dark contrast create in a drawing?

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Makes subjects look three-dimensional

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Makes subjects look dull

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Makes subjects look blurry

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Makes subjects look brighter

Question 41

What effect does soft and rough contrast create in a painting?

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Makes surfaces appear varied

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Makes surfaces look smooth

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Makes surfaces look smudged

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Makes surfaces look shiny

Question 42

How is contrast created in a mixed-media collage?

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By combining different colors and materials

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By only using smooth materials

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By only using dark colors

Question 43

What is a primary reason for artists to use contrast in their work?

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To make it visually appealing

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To make it look smaller

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To make it look old

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To make it look abstract

Question 44

Which example shows contrast in everyday life?

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Day and night

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A flat, empty field

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A sky with no clouds

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A group of people wearing similar clothes

Question 45

Which picture shows the BIGGEST difference in colors?

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A picture of a bright yellow sun against a dark blue sky.

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A picture of a brown dog on a beige carpet.

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A picture of a pink flower in a field of green grass.

Question 46

If an artist wants to make something in their picture stand out, they can use...

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Contrast

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Tiny shapes

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The same colors

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Blurry lines

Question 47

Which pair of things has the BIGGEST size difference?

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A big elephant and a small ladybug

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A tall giraffe and a tall tree

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A round ball and a round orange

Question 48

This picture shows a rough, bumpy rock next to a smooth, shiny apple. This is an example of...

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Texture contrast

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Shape contrast

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Color contrast

Question 49

Which one of these is NOT an example of contrast?

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A painting with many shades of blue.

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A collage with rough sandpaper next to smooth fabric.

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A drawing of a tall, thin skyscraper next to a short, wide house.

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A photograph of a black cat with white paws.

Question 50

How can you make a drawing with only black and white crayons interesting?

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Use lots of black in one area and lots of white in another.

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Use only the black crayon.

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Color the whole picture gray.

Question 51

Which artwork uses different shapes to make a cool picture?

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A mobile with circles hanging next to squares.

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A painting of a blue sky with white clouds.

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A drawing of a bowl of fruit with different colors.

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A sculpture made entirely of smooth, round stones.

Question 52

Which of these is an example of contrast in nature?

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A black and white striped zebra.

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A bluebird singing in a blue sky.

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A brown squirrel in a brown tree.

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A field of yellow sunflowers.