Dialogue in Comics

What does a cloudy or dotted border around a speech balloon mean?

• The characters are whispering to each other.

• The characters are yelling at each other.

• It shows the character's thoughts.

• It shows the author's emotions.

In Cartoon 1: What does the last panel make you infer about Calvin's imagination?

• It is very powerful because he scared himself so much, he and Hobbs stayed up all night.

• It is very weak because he can't tell the difference between imagination and real life.

• It is normal. All kids and grown ups stay up all night when someone mentions ghosts.

Which is a thought bubble?

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What is the primary function of dialogue in comics?

• To provide exposition and background information

• To create visual interest

• To confuse the reader

• To fill space on the page

Which of the following best describes the role of dialogue in character development within comics?

• Dialogue reveals characters' thoughts and feelings

• Dialogue is used to describe the setting

• Dialogue is only used for comedic effect

• Dialogue is not important in character development

In comics, how can dialogue contribute to the pacing of the story?

• By slowing down the action with lengthy conversations

• By speeding up the action with quick exchanges

• By having no effect on the pacing

• By confusing the reader with complex language

What is a common feature of dialogue in comics that distinguishes it from dialogue in novels?

• Use of speech bubbles

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Use of lengthy paragraphs

• Use of footnotes

How does dialogue in comics often differ from dialogue in films?

• Comics use written dialogue, while films use spoken dialogue

• Comics have no dialogue, while films rely on dialogue

• Comics use dialogue to describe sound effects, while films do not

• Comics use dialogue to describe the setting, while films do not

Which of the following is a technique used in comics to show a character's internal thoughts?

• Thought bubbles

• Dialogue boxes

• Narration

• Sound effects

What is the effect of using slang or colloquial language in comic dialogue?

• It makes characters more relatable and realistic

• It confuses the reader

• It makes the dialogue more formal

• It has no effect on the reader