Drawing with Lines
We can draw pictures using different types of lines - straight, curved, zigzag, and dotted lines.
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A zigzag line moves sharply back and forth, like the shape of lightning or a mountain range, made of connected straight lines at angles.
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- A zigzag line moves sharply back and forth.
- A dotted line is made of small dots or dashes.
- Dotted lines often show a cutting or folding line.
- Combining line types creates more detailed pictures.
- A zigzag mountain with a curved sun uses different lines.
- Practising with lines improves pencil control.
- Better pencil control helps with handwriting too.
- Lines are basic building blocks of drawing.