Anatomy of Graphic Novels Quiz

According to Scholastic, how is the term 'graphic novel' generally used?

• To describe any book in a comic format that resembles a novel in length and narrative development

• To describe any book in a comic format that is a collection of superhero stories

• To describe any book in a comic format that is a set of collected comic books

• To describe any book in a comic format that is handsomely published

What are gutters in a graphic novel?

• The borders that divide the panels on the page

• The sections of a page representing a frozen moment in time

• The components of a panel that contain narration

• The oval balloon-like objects floating around the page that contain spoken dialogue

What is the purpose of visual literacy in a graphic novel?

• To indicate feelings and sounds

• To recognize and understand ideas conveyed through visual actions or images

• To convey spoken dialogue from characters or props

• To divide the panels on the page

What is the key to understanding a graphic novel?

• Thoughtful reading and studying each component of each page

• Quickly skimming through the pages

• Ignoring the captions and dialogue balloons

• Looking only at the facial expressions of the characters

What is the purpose of dialogue balloons in a graphic novel?

• To convey narration and provide additional information to the story

• To contain spoken dialogue from characters or props

• To indicate feelings and sounds

• To divide the panels on the page

What are panels in a graphic novel?

• Sections of a page representing a frozen moment in time

• The borders that divide the panels on the page

• The components of a panel that contain narration

• The sections of a page representing a frozen moment in time