Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators GACE Practice Test

Which of the following are not protected by copyright law?

1. Advertising slogans

2. Architectural drawings

3. Books of poetry

4. Scripts for plays

The correct answer is: Books of poetry

Books of poetry, like any other literary work, are indeed protected by copyright law. The correct understanding is that copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium. This includes a wide range of creative expressions, such as poetry, novels, music, and more. In contrast, advertising slogans typically lack the required level of creativity to be eligible for copyright protection but may be protected under trademark law. Architectural drawings are protected because they are considered artistic works. Scripts for plays are also covered by copyright as they contain original expressions of ideas. Thus, while advertising slogans do not fit the criteria for copyright, poetry clearly falls within its protections.