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History of Anime RAZ Vocabulary

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  • "British and American merchants arrived in Japan, bringing newspapers from home to sell." What does MERCHANTS mean in this sentence?
    Journalists who write or record the news
    Young people who travel around the world for fun
    Teachers who spread information to educate others
    People who buy, sell, or trade goods
  • "Before the nineteenth century, most Japanese artwork was done on large scrolls." What does SCROLLS mean in this sentence?
    Taking a calm walk through a peaceful area
    Long rolls of paper used for writing or drawing
    Navigating a webpage using a touchpad or mouse
    Large boulders
  • "The lighthearted fun of anime was replaced by more serious themes." What does LIGHTHEARTED mean in this sentence?
    Sure, steadfast, and full of confidence
    Cheerful, hopeful, or free from worry
    Confused, unsure, or full of uncertainty
    Angry, serious, or full of anxiety
  • "Over time, characters in Japanese stories started to have the same facial expressions as in American stories." What does EXPRESSIONS mean in this sentence?
    Common sayings that are used in a culture
    Communicating a message through words
    Look on someone's face that shows feelings or emotion
    Trying to comprehend or understand a message
  • "In silent films, actors were quite dramatic, with wild expressions and actions." What does DRAMATIC mean?
    Sudden or exciting; full of action or emotion
    Confusing or difficult to be understood
    Untrustworthy
    Dull or boring; not much action or emotion
  • "When artists are still working out their ideas, they make quick sketches in a notebook to visualize their thoughts." What does SKETCHES mean in this sentence?
    Quick, rough drawings
    The final version of a work of art
    Short skits in which comedy actors perform a scene
    Beautiful, complex drawings with lots of detail
  • "Manga artists communicated themes of hope and justice through their paperback works." What does MANGA mean?
    Textbooks used for studying in Asian countries
    Japanese books that do not have any pictures or illustration
    Animated cartoons from Japanese culture that air on TV
    Japanese comic books and illustrated novels
  • "Japanese illustrations are usually drawn in a different style than American illustrations." What does ILLUSTRATIONS mean in this sentence?
    The text on a page that you read
    Useful information that is put in a book, like a glossary
    What characters in a story look like
    Pictures or drawings used to explain books or other writings
  • "Japanese leaders tried to develop national pride by banning movies and cartoons made in other countries." What does BANNING mean?
    Promoting or making something more popular
    Saying that something is not allowed; forbidding
    Forcing everyone to read, watch, or use something
    Telling everyone about something
  • "Stories are told not just with still drawings, but also with animated figures in cartoons and video games." What does ANIMATED mean in this sentence?
    Made from series of images put together to appear in motion
    A live-action movie with real actors
    Eating a big meal
    Seeming lively and excited
  • "Many people around the world today enjoy watching anime even if they do not speak Japanese." What does ANIME mean?
    A type of movie with a large cast of actors
    Cartoons that come from any country or culture
    A Japanese animation style used in film and television
    An American TV show
  • "Japanese artists began to use story panels arranged in a series in their own art." What does PANELS mean in this sentence?
    A large picture that explains a whole page of a book
    The checkered pattern on plaid shirts or clothing
    Individual boxes or frames in a comic strip or comic book
    Large square-shaped structures used to collect solar energy
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