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Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test
Practise proficiency English pronunciation with the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test. Read ten challenging sentences about graphic novels as literature and get an instant score.
Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about graphic novels as literature? The Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this Graphic Novels as Literature pronunciation test you will say key words such as graphic, novels, combine, words, images, tell, complex, stories, rival, traditional, depth, ambition. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Graphic Novels as Literature Pronunciation Test
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
How to Do Well in the Graphic Novels as Literature Pronunciation Test
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Aim for fluent, connected speech: link every word smoothly and keep a natural, native-like rhythm.
When you finish, try another C2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
S and Z sounds
Graphic novels combine words and images to tell complex stories that rival traditional novels in depth and ambition.
02
Plural endings
Art Spiegelman's Maus, depicting the Holocaust through animal characters, won a prestigious Pulitzer Prize.
03
R sound
Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis recounted her childhood during the Iranian revolution in striking black and white images.
04
F sound
Some critics once dismissed comics as children's entertainment unworthy of any serious literary analysis or academic attention.
05
K and G sounds
The interplay between text and image allows graphic novels to convey emotion and time in distinctive ways.
06
V sound
Silent panels without any dialogue can be extraordinarily powerful moments of reflection or tension.
07
J sound
Libraries and universities now include graphic novels in their permanent collections and in their undergraduate literature courses.
08
TH sound
Memoir has become a particularly rich genre within graphic storytelling, exploring illness, family and identity.
09
Long I sound
Artists experiment boldly with layout, colour and typography to create unique and instantly recognisable visual voices.
10
SH sound
Graphic novels demonstrate that serious storytelling can flourish in forms once considered merely popular.
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FAQ
Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test?
The Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Graphic Novels as Literature English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
