Graphic Novel Terms

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, typically the central problem in a story.

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Caption

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Text that provides information about a scene or image, often found in graphic novels and comics.

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Dialogue

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The spoken words between characters in a story or play.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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External

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A type of conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force, such as nature or another character.

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Internal

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A type of conflict that occurs within a character, involving their thoughts, emotions, or decisions.

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Image Panels

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Individual frames or boxes in a comic or graphic novel that contain a segment of the story.

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Speech Balloon

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A graphic element in comics and graphic novels that shows what a character is saying.

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Graphic Novel

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A book made up of comics content, often with a complex narrative.

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Thought Bubble

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A graphic element in comics and graphic novels that shows a character's thoughts.