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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. What can happen after letters in comics are devised from familiar objects?

2. What forces the reader to supply dialogue in an image sequence?

3. What kind of introduction does "Comics as a Form of Reading" use to discuss art?

4. What do different renderings require from the viewer?

5. For what purpose did the artists start to use expressions, postures, and backdrops?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is text sometimes lettered in a style consistent with the sentiment of a scene?

2. What convention does Eisner break while depicting the scene of the hero's flight?

3. How can stories can be told through imagery alone?

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

5. Briefly give a synopsis of Chapter 2.

6. Why must the sequential artist deal with humans immersed in space and time?

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

8. What are used to move a reader/viewer through time?

9. Describe the difference between time and timing.

10. What can the artist be tempted to compromise for the sake of attracting buyers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Eisner discusses the power of the artist to create work that seizes the attention of the audience. However, he declares that there are discrepancies between entertainment genres. Discuss the advantages or disadvantages that film and theater have over comics. Support your argument with three solid examples from Chapter 4.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Chapter 3 examines the function of balloons in comics. Balloons are meant to contain speech and illustrate visual sound. Though their job is to order and arrange the storyline, is it possible for balloons inhibit or hinder the meaning of a panel? Support your argument with at least two logical examples.

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