The History of Graphic Novels and Comic Books RI. 5

What text structure is used in the passage to discuss the establishment of the Comics Code Authority and the emergence of graphic novels?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

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Understanding text structures

How did 'Maus' and 'Watchmen' contribute to the emergence of graphic novels as a distinct literary form in the 1980s?

• They contributed by being poorly received and criticized, which hindered the emergence of graphic novels as a distinct literary form.
• They contributed by being traditional and unoriginal, failing to impact the emergence of graphic novels as a distinct literary form.
• They contributed by being exclusively for children, limiting the appeal and recognition of graphic novels as a distinct literary form.
• They contributed by pushing the boundaries of what could be achieved in the medium, leading to increased recognition and respect for graphic novels as a distinct literary form.

What are the key supporting details mentioned in the passage regarding the historical evolution of comic books and graphic novels?

• Introduction of iconic characters in the 1930s, the censorship and establishment of the Comics Code Authority in the 1950s, and the emergence of graphic novels in the 1980s

• The popularity of comic books in the 1960s, the rise of independent comic book publishers in the 1970s, and the decline of superhero comics in the 1990s

• The impact of digital technology on the production of comic books, the influence of Japanese manga on the Western market, and the role of comic book conventions in promoting the industry

• The development of comic book merchandise in the 2000s, the adaptation of comic book characters into blockbuster movies, and the expansion of comic book stores worldwide

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the structure of the passage?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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Understanding text structures

How does the publication of 'The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck' in 1837 support the claim that it was the first comic book?

• It was the first book to feature a talking animal character
• It was the first book to be printed in color
• It is considered the first comic book due to its sequential art and storytelling through pictures.
• It was the first book to include a crossword puzzle