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Graphic Novel Terminology

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Storyboard

b)

Graphic density

c)

Layout

d)

Backdrop

2.

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

a)

Foreground

b)

Margin

c)

Bleed

d)

Border

3.

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

a)

Border

b)

Background

c)

Gutter

d)

Visual weight

4.

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

a)

Artistic lettering

b)

Foreground

c)

Border

d)

Background

5.

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

a)

They are usually drawn with exaggerated features for comedic effect.

b)

They symbolize the character's personality and traits.

c)

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

d)

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

6.

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

a)

To indicate the time of day.

b)

To differentiate between characters.

c)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

d)

Because different colors are a requirement in graphic novels.

7.

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

a)

To show transitions

b)

To represent dialogue

c)

To depict captions

d)

To illustrate the foreground

8.

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

a)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

b)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

c)

To keep the readers engaged in the story.

d)

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

9.

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

a)

Speech bubbles

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Layout

d)

Visual weight

10.

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

a)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

b)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

c)

To represent different voices or tones of speech.

d)

Different fonts are a requirement in graphic novels.

11.

What is the purpose of using different panel sizes in a graphic novel?

a)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

b)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

c)

To represent the importance of the scene.

d)

Different panel sizes are a requirement in graphic novels.

12.

What is the purpose of using different line weights in a graphic novel?

a)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

b)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

c)

To represent the importance of the scene.

d)

Different line weights are a requirement in graphic novels.

13.

What is the term used to describe the border around a panel where the action takes place?

a)

Foreground

b)

Background

c)

Margin

d)

Frame

14.

What is the purpose of using different shapes and sizes of panels in a graphic novel?

a)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

b)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

c)

To represent the importance of the scene.

d)

Different shapes and sizes of panels are a requirement in graphic novels.

15.

What is the purpose of using different panel layouts in a graphic novel?

a)

To indicate the hierarchy of characters.

b)

To enhance the mood and tone of the narrative.

c)

To represent the importance of the scene.

d)

Different panel layouts are a requirement in graphic novels.