Question

READ THE EXCERPT FROM PERSEPOLIS.

Which element best illustrate the central idea of these panels?

A. the caption in the first panel about the Arab conquest

B. the teacher’s annoyed expression and crossed arms

C. the narrator’s speech balloon about the wars

D. the teacher’s speech balloon asking Pardisse to go next

Answer 1

B). The teacher’s annoyed expression and crossed arms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The element that best demonstrates the central idea of the given panels is the 'teacher's annoyed expression and crossed arms'. The panel intends to display the exasperation faced by a student despite preparing an impressive four pages 'on the Arab conquest and the war') as the teacher failed to acknowledge the efforts of the student which led him to disappointment and agitation. The teacher's facial expression and body language('crossed arms') substantiate her disagreement. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct choice is option B. the teacher’s annoyed expression and crossed arms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Form the analysis of the panels shown, it could be inferred that the central idea of the situation represented in these panels is the frustration felt by one learner in a history class. This student felt that the effort made by her accomplishing four pages in an assignment about the Arab conquest was not appreciated by her teacher.

Such teacher's disapproval is evidenced by her body language, represented in these panels by her annoyed expression and crossed arms.