Cartoon Analysis Elements

Front

These are sometimes added to the cartoon, often at the bottom or top to add to the idea or message of the cartoon.

Back

Captions and Commentary

Front

This is what characters in the cartoon say to each other; it may be read left to right or top to bottom, depending upon the design of the cartoon.

Back

Dialogue Bubble

Front

This is what the characters in the cartoon think.

Back

Thought Bubble

Front

This is what your eye gets drawn to first and most.

Back

Central Image/Focal Point

Front

This is what appears in the back of the pictures.

Back

Background

Front

This is usually what is the front of the image.

Back

Foreground