Understanding Graphic Novels Concepts

What is a graphic novel classified as?

• A format

• A genre

• A type of non-fiction

• A type of fiction

Can graphic novels be non-fiction?

• Only if they are biographies

• Yes, they can be non-fiction

• Only if they are historical

• No, they are always fiction

How do you read most Western comics?

• Right to left, bottom to top

• Right to left, top to bottom

• Left to right, bottom to top

• Left to right, top to bottom

Where is the spine of a manga book located?

• On the left side

• On the right side

• At the top

• At the bottom

What do speech bubbles with smooth sides and one point indicate?

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Narration

• Whispering

What does a speech bubble with a dotted line around it usually mean?

• Singing

• Thinking

• Whispering

• Shouting

What is the purpose of a caption box in a graphic novel?

• To show speech

• To provide narration or additional information

• To indicate sound effects

• To show thoughts

What is a panel in a graphic novel?

• A speech bubble

• A type of caption box

• A thought bubble

• A frame around a scene

How do you usually follow dialogues between characters in a graphic novel?

• Bottom to top, left to right

• Left to right, top to bottom

• Top to bottom, right to left

• Right to left, bottom to top

Are graphic novels only for children?

• Only if they are fantasy

• Only if they are educational

• No, they are for all ages

• Yes, they are only for kids