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Exploring Features of Graphic Novels: A Visual Narrative Journey

Discover the elements and techniques that define graphic novels, from panels and word balloons to lighting and text features. Uncover the artistry and storytelling power of this unique medium!

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Exploring Features of Graphic Novels: A Visual Narrative Journey

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  1. Features of a Graphic Novel

  2. Definition of Graphic Novel • Combines elements of narrative, speech, illustrations and images • Longer than a comic book • Higher quality than a comic book • Bound as real book rather than staples as with comic

  3. Panels • A panel is a box containing pictures, showing what is happening in the story • Represents a moment in time; a single action • Panels are arranged left to right, top to bottom

  4. Panel positions • Full page panels are used for effect – artist can show greater detail of a scene, can be used for emphasis (can even be a two page panel) • Overlapping panels – depict almost simultaneous events in the storyline • Floating panels – smaller panels placed over larger panels; usually conveys events happening simultaneously over the same time period in two different locations

  5. Gutter • The space between panels

  6. Splash page • Opening page of a graphic novel; contains title, subtitles, and credits for writers and artists

  7. Word Balloon • Oval in shape; contains dialogue of characters, speech balloon often has squiggly shape attached pointing to the speaker

  8. Thought Bubble • Silent thoughts of characters contained in these fluffy clouds with scalloped edges, bubbles lead to thinker

  9. Letters and Documents • Used to move the story along – as the character reads the information, so do we

  10. Caption Box • Rectangular box at top or bottom of panel – is a narrative aid that helps reader to understand setting shifts and transition between panels

  11. Bug’s Eye View • Depicts panel from the ground up (looming)

  12. Top of Hat View • Shows scene from above (looking down)

  13. Lighting • Plays a crucial role in creating mood and feeling within the panel • Darkness = mysterious, foreboding • Brightness = happy, positive

  14. Sound • Shown through words (onomatopoeia) and how they are drawn (vibrating word shows alarm clock)

  15. Text Features • Bold: boldness or strength • Italics: projects intensity of conversation • Smaller print size: conveys a whisper • Different fonts: dialects and different languages

  16. The End

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