How does the author BEST support his claim that all teens should be involved in efforts to prevent bullying?
A.
by showing that bullying harms everyone equally
B.
by stating that teens who bully are at a higher risk for future problems
C.
by stating that everyone plays a role in bullying at some time
D.
by showing that some teens play multiple roles in bullying
C. by stating that everyone plays a role in bullying at some time
How does the author BEST support his claim that all teens should be involved in efforts to prevent bullying?
A.
by showing that bullying harms everyone equally
B.
by stating that teens who bully are at a higher risk for future problems
C.
by stating that everyone plays a role in bullying at some time
D.
by showing that some teens play multiple roles in bullying
D. by showing that some teens play multiple roles in bullying
How does paragraph 3 contribute to a central idea of Anime: Animated Drawings?
A.
It explains how the characters of anime have a large fan base around the world.
B.
It gives examples of how anime contains diverse and varied content and styles.
C.
It provides a list of anime genres and to which age groups they appeal.
D.
It describes how Tezuka affected the style of modern-day anime.
D. It describes how Tezuka affected the style of modern-day anime.
What does the phrase "geared toward" mean as it is used in paragraph 4 of "Manga"?
A.
shifted by
B.
tailored for
C.
provided to
D.
patterned after
B. tailored for
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Which statement BEST summarizes the central idea of "Manga"?
A.
The artist Osamu Tezuka is an important figure in the history of manga.
B.
Manga appeals to many people because of its diverse topics and styles.
C.
American comics and manga have a shared history, but they have very different styles.
D.
Manga and anime are often thought to be interchangeable, but they are not the same thing.
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which sentence from "Manga" BEST supports the correct answer in Part A?
A.
The phrase "whimsical pictures" is a perfect description for this diverse medium loved by so many. (paragraph 1)
B.
The word manga comes from two Japanese characters: man, meaning "whimsical," and ga, meaning "pictures." (paragraph 1)
C.
Osamu's art and writing style influenced most modern manga that followed. (paragraph 2)
D.
It is action, fantasy, and adventure written for boys. (paragraph 4)
Part A:
B. Manga appeals to many people because of its diverse topics and styles.
Part B:
B. The word manga comes from two Japanese characters: man, meaning "whimsical," and ga, meaning "pictures." (paragraph 1)
Which evidence from "Manga" MOST STRONGLY supports the author's claim that manga is more popular than American comics?
A.
You could probably name several superheroes featured in popular American comic books, but you may not know that many Japanese comic books are even more beloved worldwide. (paragraph 1)
B.
Books with pictures surrounded by dialogue appeared in the eighteenth century. (paragraph 2)
C.
Although American comics inspired modern manga, there are differences. (paragraph 3)
D.
It is estimated that manga creators made more than five billion dollars in 2020, while the American comic industry earned only $1.28 billion. (paragraph 3)