Graphic Novel

How do you read the panels of a graphic novel?

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

• Start with the biggest panel then move to the next panel that catches the readers eye.

• Start from the bottom and move to the top.

• Start from the right hand corner and move to the left.

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What is a gutter?

• When an image goes past the border of the page.

• The box around the images.

• When a draft isn't used because it has errors.

• The space between the panels.

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How many panels are there on this page?

• 1

• 9

• 3

• 6

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Which panel should be read fourth on this page?

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What is the difference between a graphic novel and a comic?

• Graphic novels are longer (a book).

• Comics are always funny.

• Graphic novels are serious.

• Nothing, they are the same.

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Which is a speech bubble?

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A ______________ contains communication between characters.

• panel

• frame

• speech balloon

• thought balloon

All graphic novels are about superheroes.

• True

• False

A graphic novel tells a story through

• just words

• a combination of words and text

• just pictures

• through drawn panels, text and sound effects

This bubble shows a character is...

• yelling

• thinking

• whispering

• speaking

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