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