Grant Snyder's 'Higher Purpose' Comic Quiz

What does the acronym 'CNOCL' stand for in the IB English Guys' analysis framework?

• Comics Need Original Content Layout

• Composition, Narrative, Objects/symbols, Color, Language

• Characters, Narration, Orientation, Context, Layout

• Captions, Notes, Outlines, Caricatures, Lines

How would you describe the character's facial features in the comic?

• Detailed and expressive

• Angry and frustrated

• Indistinguishable and non-descript

• Comical and exaggerated

How would you classify the comic's narrative structure?

• Foreshadowing

• Circular structure

• Flashback

• Stream of consciousness

What object appears in both the first and last panels of the comic?

• A book

• A yo-yo

• A cat

• A ladder

According to the analysis, what is significant about the background colors in panels 5-8?

• They represent different seasons

• They show the passage of time (a 24-hour period)

• They represent different emotions

• They are meant to distract from the text

What is the symbolic meaning of the character climbing higher in each panel?

• A desire for material success

• The pursuit of physical fitness

• Growth and seeking a higher purpose

• Escape from responsibilities

What artistic choice do you notice about the shape of all panels in the comic?

• They are all perfectly square

• They are all vertical and tall

• They are all horizontal and wide

• They vary in size and shape

What shift occurs in the text positioning in the final panel?

• It becomes larger and bolder

• It switches to a different font

• It moves from the top to the bottom

• It becomes handwritten instead of typed

What action is the character performing in panel 6 that represents 'a moment of pure balance'?

• Riding a bicycle

• Standing on one foot

• Doing a yoga pose

• Juggling objects

What element in panel 3 indicates the character is seeking knowledge?

• A telescope

• A stack of books

• A computer

• A classroom