Graphic Novel Terms

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What is the background in a graphic novel?

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The image furthest back in a panel that gives the reader context, often where action is occurring.

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What does the background provide in a graphic novel panel?

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Additional, subtextual information for the reader.

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What is a speech bubble?

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A graphic element used in comics and graphic novels to represent spoken dialogue.

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How do you read the panels of a graphic novel?

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Start at the top of the page, move left to right, then move down, and repeat.

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Why are hands and feet important in graphic novels?

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They can be used to help express what is happening in the story and help portray the mood.

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What is the foreground in a graphic novel?

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The part of the panel that is closest to the viewer, often containing the main action.

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What is the midground in a graphic novel?

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The area between the foreground and background, providing depth to the scene.

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What is a panel in a graphic novel?

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A distinct segment of the comic that contains a combination of images and text.

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What is a graphic novel?

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A book made up of comics content, often telling a complete story.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a graphic novel?

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To convey characters' thoughts and conversations, enhancing the narrative.