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Which statement best describes a graphic novel?
Which statement best describes a graphic novel?
- A format that uses sequential art to tell a story, encompassing various genres. (correct)
- A sub-category of comic books with shorter, episodic narratives.
- A specific genre focused on fantasy and science fiction.
- A type of non-fiction used to chronicle historical events.
Graphic novels are exclusively fictional.
Graphic novels are exclusively fictional.
False (B)
What is a key difference between comic books and graphic novels, as suggested in the material?
What is a key difference between comic books and graphic novels, as suggested in the material?
- Comic books always have more complex plots than graphic novels.
- Comic books rely on illustrations while graphic novels are primarily text-based.
- Graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex plots. (correct)
- There is no significant difference; the terms are interchangeable.
What is sequential art, and how does it relate to graphic novels and comic books?
What is sequential art, and how does it relate to graphic novels and comic books?
Unlike traditional novels, there are just a few ways to __________ different graphic novels, which can include genres and sub-genres as in traditional fiction and non-fiction.
Unlike traditional novels, there are just a few ways to __________ different graphic novels, which can include genres and sub-genres as in traditional fiction and non-fiction.
Manga always refers to comics specifically from Japan, and the style of the artwork is irrelevant.
Manga always refers to comics specifically from Japan, and the style of the artwork is irrelevant.
What is the most accurate way to describe Manga's directionality?
What is the most accurate way to describe Manga's directionality?
Which of the following publishers dominate the superhero graphic novel market?
Which of the following publishers dominate the superhero graphic novel market?
What are 'Perzines' in the context of graphic novels?
What are 'Perzines' in the context of graphic novels?
Non-fiction graphic novels always focus solely on the author's personal experiences without addressing broader social issues.
Non-fiction graphic novels always focus solely on the author's personal experiences without addressing broader social issues.
Match each term with its correct description:
Match each term with its correct description:
Which element of a graphic novel page is used to convey a character's thoughts?
Which element of a graphic novel page is used to convey a character's thoughts?
Graphic novels are read from right to left, similar to traditional Japanese texts.
Graphic novels are read from right to left, similar to traditional Japanese texts.
In a graphic novel page, how are dialog balloons generally read, assuming there are multiple balloons in a panel?
In a graphic novel page, how are dialog balloons generally read, assuming there are multiple balloons in a panel?
In graphic novels, __________ consist of squares or rectangles that contain a single scene.
In graphic novels, __________ consist of squares or rectangles that contain a single scene.
What is the primary reason United Flight 93 was delayed on the ground, according to the info?
What is the primary reason United Flight 93 was delayed on the ground, according to the info?
American Airlines Flight 77 was not scheduled to depart from Washington.
American Airlines Flight 77 was not scheduled to depart from Washington.
What airline had its last routine communication with the ground, and had climbed to 26,000 feet?
What airline had its last routine communication with the ground, and had climbed to 26,000 feet?
Manga is the __________ word for comic.
Manga is the __________ word for comic.
How does the production of Manga differ from Western comic books, in terms of creative personnel?
How does the production of Manga differ from Western comic books, in terms of creative personnel?
In the context of manga creation, what does the term 'mangaka' refer to?
In the context of manga creation, what does the term 'mangaka' refer to?
In Manga, panels are not read from right to left.
In Manga, panels are not read from right to left.
What is one of the most common characteristics of Manga characters?
What is one of the most common characteristics of Manga characters?
Which of the following is a type of Manga?
Which of the following is a type of Manga?
__________: Children's Manga (Kow-Dow-Mow).
__________: Children's Manga (Kow-Dow-Mow).
What does 'Seinen' Manga generally target?
What does 'Seinen' Manga generally target?
In shojo manga, Boy's Manga (Show-Nen) is targeted.
In shojo manga, Boy's Manga (Show-Nen) is targeted.
What Manga is Hayayo Miyazaki known for?
What Manga is Hayayo Miyazaki known for?
Osamu Tezuka is known as the __________ of Manga.
Osamu Tezuka is known as the __________ of Manga.
According to the Material Provided, President Obama collects only Spider-Man comics.
According to the Material Provided, President Obama collects only Spider-Man comics.
What year did the first comic strip appear?
What year did the first comic strip appear?
What was the effect of the first comic strip?
What was the effect of the first comic strip?
Match each graphic novel title with the graphic novel category.
Match each graphic novel title with the graphic novel category.
Which publication included the first comic strip?
Which publication included the first comic strip?
The first comic strip was by R. F. Outcault.
The first comic strip was by R. F. Outcault.
If you started to read a Manga and saw a message saying 'YOU'RE READING THE WRONG WAY!', what does this suggest about where you began reading the Manga?
If you started to read a Manga and saw a message saying 'YOU'RE READING THE WRONG WAY!', what does this suggest about where you began reading the Manga?
_______, are visual sound clues.
_______, are visual sound clues.
Which of the following is an example of autobiographical stories written from the author's personal experience?
Which of the following is an example of autobiographical stories written from the author's personal experience?
"Graphic Novel" is a genre.
"Graphic Novel" is a genre.
What are the titles Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist an example of?
What are the titles Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist an example of?
Flashcards
What is a graphic novel?
What is a graphic novel?
A format, not a genre. Graphic novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in-between.
How are graphic novels similar to comic books?
How are graphic novels similar to comic books?
They use sequential art to tell a story but are generally stand-alone stories with more complex plots than comic books.
What is Manga?
What is Manga?
The Japanese word for "comic" used to describe Japanese style comics, read from right to left and top to bottom.
Superhero Story
Superhero Story
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Personal Narratives ("Perzines")
Personal Narratives ("Perzines")
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Non-fiction graphic novels
Non-fiction graphic novels
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Panels
Panels
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Gutters
Gutters
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Dialog Balloons
Dialog Balloons
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Thought Balloons
Thought Balloons
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Captions
Captions
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Sound Effects
Sound Effects
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Manga
Manga
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Anime
Anime
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Shônen
Shônen
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Shôjo
Shôjo
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Seinen
Seinen
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Josei
Josei
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Kodomo
Kodomo
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How to read a manga page.
How to read a manga page.
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Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka
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Study Notes
- Graphic novels and manga are forms of 21st-century literature
What is a Graphic Novel?
- The graphic novel is a format, not a genre
- Graphic novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in between
- Graphic novels use sequential art to tell a story like comic books
- Graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex plots, unlike comic books
- Collections of short stories previously published as individual comic books are also considered graphic novels
Major Types of Graphic Novels
- There are endless ways to categorize graphic novels, similar to traditional novels
- There as just as many genres and sub-genres of graphic novels as there are in traditional fiction and non-fiction
- A few of the most predominant graphic novel categories include manga, superhero stories, personal narratives, and non-fiction
Manga
- Manga is the Japanese word for "comic"
- In the US, the term "manga" describes Japanese-style comics
- Manga is read from top to bottom and right to left adhering to the traditional Japanese reading pattern
- Manga technically refers to Japanese comics, the term is used to describe a particular style
- Examples of manga include "Death Note" and "Full Metal Alchemist"
Superhero Stories
- Superhero graphic novels transformed episodic comic adventures into epic sagas
- Superhero comics are dominated by mainstream publishers like Marvel, DC, and Darkhorse
- Titles of Superhero graphic novels are "Batman: Dark Knight Returns", "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", and "Astrocity"
Personal Narratives ("Perzines")
- These are autobiographical stories written from the experiences, opinions, and observations of the author
- Known titles in this category include "Fun Home", "Blankets", "Lucky", and "The Quitter"
Non-Fiction
- Similar to perzines, but use the author's personal experience to touch upon a greater social issue
- Examples of non-fiction graphic novels include "Pedro and Me", "Maus", and "Persepolis"
- Graphic novels share the same format as comic books
- Graphic novels use both text and illustrations to present information
- The graphic novel is a medium and not a genre
- Graphic novels are book-length and usually tell one complete story
A Graphic Novel Page Includes
- Panels, squares or rectangles that contain a single scene
- Gutters are the space between panels
- Dialog Balloons contain communications among the characters
- Thought Balloons express a character's thoughts
- Captions provide information about a scene or character
- Sound effects are visual clues such as "Wonk!" and "Pow!"
Reading Graphic Novels
- Graphic novels and the dialog balloons within are read left to right, just like traditional texts
Manga vs Anime
- Anime are Japanese animated cartoon videos, shortened from "animation" when written as a loanword in Japanese
- Anime airs on television or are released to home video
- Producing an anime is a large undertaking, and requires the work of an animation studio with a large number of people
- Manga are Japanese comics, which could be read as "whimsical drawings”
- Manga are typically black and white, unlike anime
- Manga are often used as the basis for anime, but not every anime is from a manga
- Most manga are never fully adapted into anime
- A manga usually only requires a mangaka, who is the author and illustrator, and an editor
- Unlike western comic books, manga is read right-to-left
How to Read a Manga Page
- Manga is read right-to-left and "back" to "front", unlike traditional western books
- Readers who begin at what looks like the front of the Manga may be greeted by an instruction message
Common Manga Characteristics
- Large, expressive eyes
- Small noses
- Tiny mouths
Types of Manga
- Shônen is boy's manga (Show-Nen)
- Shôjo is girl's manga (Show-Joe)
- Seinen is men's manga (Say-Nen)
- Josei is women's manga (Joe-Say)
- Kodomo is children's manga (Kow-Dow-Mow)
Other Info
- The period before WWII was the beginning of modern manga
- Manga is the Japanese word for comics, literally translated as "whimsical pictures"
- Manga is popular and respected and read by everyone
- Artists and writers of manga are well-respected
- Much anime is based on manga
- Manga is perceived as subversive and attractive
- Osamu Tezuka is the "God of Manga"
- Hayayo Miyazaki wrote and directed Spirited Away =, the first anime to win an Academy Award
- The first comic "strip” appeared in the New York World in 1895
- R. F. Outcault created the first comic strip
- Comic strips increased sales for newspapers
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