When looking for "school subjects," scan for lists like "history, science, and art" to quickly locate Paragraph G. Context Clues:
a. Graphic novels are banned in some schools. → Not Given b. Visual elements can help reluctant readers. → True
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The passage distinguishes between "comic strips" (short, humorous) and "graphic novels" (long-form, complex). Many questions test your ability to see how these definitions evolved. Giải đề IELTS Reading: Graphic Novels (FULL ANSWERS)
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The turning point for the medium is often attributed to the publication of three seminal works in 1986: Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns , Alan Moore’s Watchmen , and Art Spiegelman’s Maus . While the former two deconstructed the superhero genre with adult themes and moral ambiguity, Maus was a watershed moment entirely; it depicted the Holocaust with Jews as mice and Nazis as cats. In 1992, Maus became the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize, effectively shattering the invisible barrier between "comics" and "high literature."
: Historically, many adults viewed these works as a "bad influence" that prevented "real" reading. However, they are now increasingly accepted by librarians and teachers as proper literature.