Graphic novel

Books are boring.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Depends on the book.

The film is always better than the book.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Depends on the film.

Reading books for school is useless.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Depends on the books that are given.

What is your favourite type/piece of literature?

Do you know the graphic novel Heartstopper?

1. No
2. Yes, I've seen the series.
3. Yes, I've read the novel.
4. Yes, I've read the book and seen the series.

What do you already know about graphic novels?

Do you know any graphic novels?

Graphic novel is a genre.

1. True
2. False

A graphic novel is a fancy word for a comic book.

1. True
2. False

Graphic novels are more sophisticated than comics.

1. True
2. False

Have you heard of manga?

1. No, never heard of it.
2. Yes, but I don't read them.
3. Yes, I've read some.
4. Yes, I love manga!

Manga

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What is typical about a manga in comparison to a graphic novel and comic book?

Have you ever read a web comic/novel?

1. Yes, I love to read Web Comics.
2. No, but I'd like to.
3. Yes, I've read a few.
4. No, not my cup of tea.

What elements do you find in a graphic novel?

For the next book assignment I would rather read a graphic novel than a book.

1. Yes, I'd prefer a graphic novel.
2. No, I'll stick to books
3. It doesn't matter, both are fine.

What would you prefer?

1. Modern graphic novels
2. Classic graphic novels

Themes from Heartstopper