Graphic Novel Critical Terms
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Background
The part of the panel farthest from the viewer
Caption
These are boxes containing a variety of text elements. They can add narration, or describe the physical setting or the scene.
Composition
The organization, distribution, balance, and general relationship of stationary objects and figures, as well as of light, shade, line, and color within the frame.
Figures
Faces can be portrayed in different ways. Some depict an actual person; others can represent an idea, or group of people.
Foreground
The part of the panel closest to the viewer.
Frame
The lines and borders that contain the panels.
Gutter
The space between frames panels.
Panel
A distinct segment of a comic, containing a combination of image and text in endless variety…
Speech Balloon (also: Thought Balloon)
These enclose dialogue that comes from a specific speaker’s mouth. These can show external dialogue, or internal thoughts (THOUGHT BALLOONS: usually represented by circles that lead to the balloon)
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