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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are the outlines determined by the artist?

2. What novelty can suggest dimension and involve the reader/viewer better than a regular container?

3. In "Contract with God," how is the text lettered?

4. What arranges illusions and symbols to stretch time and enhance emotion?

5. Imagery examines and illustrates the juxtaposition of what two things?

Short Essay Questions

1. When inscriptions reappeared in the 18th-century, what did artists use to arrange their thoughts and actions for the audience?

2. Why did artists after the 16th century use expressions, postures, and backdrops to express their ideas?

3. What does communicating ideas involve?

4. Briefly give a synopsis of Chapter 3.

5. Why is time more illusory in comics?

6. What happens to the hero in one of Eisner's Spirit stories who wishes he could fly?

7. Describe the difference between time and timing.

8. Why is bridging gaps in the action a more visceral than intellectual activity?

9. Why do images without words require extra sophistication in the reader/viewer?

10. Why are close-ups used when facial expressions are critical?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eisner specifies a very organized procedure for comic writers and artists. Comic writers and artists must follow this procedure together. Discuss the idea and importance of teamwork in comics. Support your claims with two examples taken from any chapter.

Essay Topic 2

Chapter 4 specifies the technical aspects of perspective, communication, and interpretation. The contrast between visceral and intellectual is discussed in reference to the audience's interpretation of meaning. Explain why Eisner considers bridging the gaps in action between panels more of a visceral than intellectual activity. Cite two examples from Chapter 4 in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 2, the relationship of the sequential artist and the reader is examined. Eisner suggests that the reader and the sequential artist must communicate through mutual life experience. Answer the following question: Why must the sequential artist and the reader share life experiences for communication to occur? Use one of your own supporting ideas to back up your statement and at least two examples from the book.

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