graphic novels

Panels

(squares, rectangles with illustration)

Gutters

Space between panels which influence the pace of the narrative

Speech Balloons

Contain communication between/among characters

Illustrations

Lead to visual communication

Colour Theory

Different colours communicate different emotions to the audience via the messages they infer

Thought Balloons

Contain a character’s thoughts and show the audience their internal monologue.

Captions

Contain information about a scene or character

Onomatopoeia

Adds excitement

Traditional Literary Devices

Techniques from traditional storytelling used to enhance meaning and depth.

Purpose

To entertain and assist readers who prefer a visualization to go along with texts

Point of View (POV)

First

Structure

Panels in a story format for visualizing the plot

Panels of Different Sizes

Affect the reader's interpretation.

Splash Page

Consists of one large panel

Lots of Small Panels

Quickens the reader’s pace and intensifies the plot

Size of Words

Bold letters

Language

Usually casual