American Born Chinese: Vocabulary

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What is a thought bubble?

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A cloud shaped bubble that contains a character's thoughts.

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What is a speech bubble?

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A circle bubble with what one character is saying to another character.

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What is a narrative box?

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A rectangle box that contains whatever the narrator says.

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What does emissary mean?

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A negotiator, ambassador, or representative.

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What does muster mean?

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To gather something together.

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What is the purpose of a graphic novel?

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To tell a story through a combination of illustrations and text.

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What is the role of the narrator in a graphic novel?

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To provide context and information that the characters do not express.

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How do illustrations enhance a graphic novel?

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They visually represent the story, emotions, and actions, making it more engaging.

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What is the significance of dialogue in a graphic novel?

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It reveals character interactions and advances the plot.

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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.