Graphic Novel Terminology

What is the term used to describe the organization of panels, speech bubbles, and other elements in a comic strip?

• Storyboard

• Graphic density

• Layout

• Backdrop

What is the term for a graphic or image that extends beyond the edge of a page or panel?

• Foreground

• Margin

• Bleed

• Border

What is the name for the gap between two panels on a comic page?

• Border

• Background

• Gutter

• Visual weight

What term is used to describe the elements at the front of a panel that are typically given the most attention to detail?

• Artistic lettering

• Foreground

• Border

• Background

What is the significance of hands and feet in graphic novels?

• They are usually drawn with exaggerated features for comedic effect.

• They symbolize the character's personality and traits.

• They are often hidden or obscured to maintain focus on the character's face.

• They can be used to convey action and emotion, enhancing the storytelling.

What is the purpose of using different colors in the panels of a graphic novel?

• To indicate the time of day.

• To differentiate between characters.

• To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

• Because different colors are a requirement in graphic novels.

In graphic novels, what is the purpose of speech bubbles?

• To show transitions

• To represent dialogue

• To depict captions

• To illustrate the foreground

What is the purpose of varying speech bubble shapes in graphic novels?

• To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

• To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

• To keep the readers engaged in the story.

• Because different shapes and colors are a requirement in graphic novels.

What is the term used to describe the written sound effects found in comic books?

• Speech bubbles

• Onomatopoeia

• Layout

• Visual weight

What is the purpose of using different fonts in speech bubbles in graphic novels?

• To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

• To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

• To represent different voices or tones of speech.

• Different fonts are a requirement in graphic novels.