Graphic novel quiz

Panels

-individual frames consisting of a single image for a moment (+ text)

-most pages contain multiple panels (of different shapes and sizes)

-left to right, top to bottom

frames

-borders that go around a panel

-rectangle, different shapes, lines, and sizes for various effects

-can be used to convey mood (jagged or wavy lines), signify a dream (cloud shapes lines) or to signify change in time (an abnormal shaped panel)

gutters

-space in between the framed panels

-mentally, we join the moments on our own

shot types

close up shot

-subjects head takes up most of the panel

-used to reveal emotion through facial expression

mid shot

-waist and up

-emotion through expression and body language

long shot

-entire body + scene

-emotion through posture and gesture

narration box

-usually rectangular, box at the top or bottom of a panel

-includes the narrator’s dialogue so they can speak to the readers

speech bubble

direct speech from charcters

types of speech bubble

transitions

in between panel

moment in time - small changes in time, same moment

taking action - character or object progresses through an action

switching subjects - same scene, different element/stopic

switching focus - same scene, different focus/perspective

scene change - change in time/and or location

other - any other shift not listed

TYPES OF PANELS

splash- stretches whole width of the page with frame

bleed - image turns outside of frame to edge of page

lighting and color

for mood and may have specific associations

onomatopoeia

a word to imitate the natural sound of something

setting

time/location for info on mood/atmosphere (how does each/every setting showcase their own mood?)

emanata

teardrops, sweat drops, question marks, motion lines that convey a characters’ emotion or movement

objects

symbolism to reveal info about a character, setting or theme

facial expressions

nonverbal form of communications

facial language (BODY LANGUAGE)

nonverbal form of communications

gesture (BODY LANGUAGE)

movement/positions of hands/arms to communicate

posture (BODY LANGUAGE)

how someone holds their body

gaze (BODY LANGUAGE)

where a person is looking/what at/can draw our attention towards something