Understanding Graphic Novels Concepts

The video tutorial introduces graphic novels, explaining that they are a format rather than a genre, allowing for both fiction and non-fiction. It covers how to read graphic novels, noting differences between Western comics and manga. The video explains the use of speech and thought bubbles, caption boxes, and panels, highlighting their roles in storytelling. It also discusses reading order and how panel layouts can affect the narrative. Finally, it addresses the misconception that graphic novels are only for children, emphasizing their appeal to a broader audience.

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