Graphic Novel Elements

Front

What part of a graphic novel page is typically used to establish the setting or mood?

Back

Background

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is an image that extends to and or beyond the edge of a page called?

Back

Bleed

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is often a large space that helps provide additional subtextual information to the reader?

Back

Background

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What part of the comic tells about the story but isn't dialogue?

Back

Caption Box

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the term for the space between panels in a graphic novel?

Back

Gutter

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is a visual representation of a character's thoughts in a graphic novel?

Back

Thought Bubble

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the term for a speech representation in a graphic novel?

Back

Word Balloon

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the area of a graphic novel page that is closest to the reader?

Back

Foreground

Front

What is the term for the area that is further away from the viewer in a graphic novel?

Back

Background

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the purpose of a panel in a graphic novel?

Back

To contain a single moment or scene in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5