Graphic Novel Study

What are the boxes on each page of a graphic novel called?

• Boxes
• Squares
• Sections
• Panels

Which image illustrates a dialogue bubble?

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The Gutter is-

• a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater.

• The trench on either side of a bowling lane that must be avoided for a ball to knock down any pins.

• The space between framed panels.

• An image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of the page.

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Why are hands and feet important in graphic novels?

• Animated characters are usually drawn with only 4 fingers and toes.

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

• Hands are a symbol of hard work and freedom while feet are a symbol of journeys and movement.

• Hands and feet are a part of the background and are meant to be out of focus for readers.

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Why are some speech bubbles different shapes?

• To make the story more interesting for the reader.

• To emphasize and support the mood and tone of the story.

• To illustrate that some characters are more important than others.

• Graphic novels require the use of different shapes and colors.

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The sound effects in a graphic novel are called

• Caption
• Gutter
• Onomatopoeia
• Frame

Which panel should be read fourth on this page?

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What colors typically represent the heroes in graphic novels?

• Blue and green

• warm colors

• primary colors

• cool colors

What color could I use to express the mood/tone of sadness?

• Blue

• Purple

• Yellow

• Red

What does size of a character WITHIN a panel indicate? (If a character is larger/smaller than other characters within the panel)

• the importance of the character

• the age of the character

• the role of the character within the story ( like the mentor, sidekick, etc.)

• the ability of the character to act within the panel