Which tool creates a selection with a series of straight lines?

• A. The polygon lasso tool
• B. The lasso tool
• C. The magic wand tool
• D. The quick selection tool

Answer: (A)

The polygon lasso tool is used to create a selection with straight-line segments. You click to place anchor points around the area you want to select, and each segment between points is a straight line. When you loop back to the starting point, the shape is closed and the selection is made. This is ideal for sharp, angular selections such as objects with straight edges or geometric shapes. In contrast, the standard lasso draws freehand curves, the magic wand selects areas by color similarity, and the quick selection tool uses a brush that automatically detects edges to build a selection.