are words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe

refers to the visual elements that appear closest to the viewer in a panel

is a full-page illustration, often used for impactful moments

individual boxes that contain a specific scene or moment in a graphic novel

Thought Balloons are...

circular or oval shapes containing a character's inner thoughts

the blank spaces between the panels

refers to visual elements that appear farthest from the viewer in a frame

Speech balloons are ...

circular or oval shapes containing characters' spoken words

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Graphic Novel Exam Review

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1
Larger panels may _______ the pacing and draw attention…while smaller panels may create a sense of _________
speed up; slow action
slow down; quick action
slow down; importance
speed up; urgency
2
Which of the following could be considered a key point about the BACKGROUND of a graphic novel:
Depth & Perspective
Transitions between Panels
Setting & Atmosphere
All of the above
3
Many graphic novels adapt classic literary works, providing a bridge between traditional lit & modern storytelling
False
True
4
Onomatopoeias …
are in the same font as all other words so it blends in with everything
are words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe
are used to imitate all animal sounds
are literary elements that are rarely used in graphic novels
5
Foreground ...
includes objects that are not necessarily the focus, but still important
always has the main action or central character
refers to the visual elements that appear closest to the viewer in a panel
is often depicted with a cloud-like shape and a series of smaller circles
6
Graphic novels cover a wide range of genres, including fiction, memoir, fantasy, historical fiction, & more
False
True
7
Foreground helps guide the reader’s eye through the visual narrative but only if it includes the main character.
False
True
8
Strategic panel sequencing can build suspense, create surprises or evoke specific emotions.
True
False
9
A splash page ...
is often presented in stylized lettering within the artwork
is a full-page illustration, often used for impactful moments
are large scaled illustrations novels but don't take up the entire page
are the visual elements that appear closest to the viewer in a panel
10
Captions ...
offer insights and background details
often separate from the characters and scenes depicted in the panels
none of the above
both A & B
11
Graphic Novels RARELY use any visual elements
True
False
12
Panels are …
individual boxes that contain a specific scene or moment in a graphic novel
None of the above
the blank spaces between the black lines on the page
boxes containing text that provides info, narration, or commentary
13
Thought Balloons are...
circular or oval shapes containing a character's inner thoughts
the visual elements that appear closest to the viewer in a specific panel
moments that the illustrator shares their own thoughts and artistic choices
circular or oval shapes containing characters' spoken words
14
Graphic novels are book-length works of fiction or nonfiction that use the format and conventions of a comic book
True
False
15
Captions are ...
none of the above
both A & B
often separate from the characters and scenes depicted in the panels
offer insights and background details
16
Panels serve as the basic unit of visual storytelling.
False
True
17
Graphic Novels are typically not recommended for studying in English class
False
True
18
Thought balloons are often depicted with a cloud-like shape and a series of smaller circles leading to a character
True
False
19
Gutters are ...
Individual boxes that contain a specific scene or moment in a graphic novel
circular or oval shapes containing characters' spoken words
boxes containing text that provides info, narration, or commentary
the blank spaces between the panels
20
Gutters ...
Play a crucial role in pacing
Encourage readers to mentally connect panels
All of the above
Allow for a pause or transition between different moments in the story
21
Speech Balloons ...
typically connected to the character with a “tail” pointing to the speaker
none of the above
convey information about the tone depending on their size, shape and style
both a & b
22
Background ...
is not typically useful to the overall plot of the graphic novel
always has critical info the reader needs for the main action or character
is an important part of a graphic novel
refers to visual elements that appear farthest from the viewer in a frame
23
Graphic novels do not encourage critical thinking or develop visual literacy skills in students
False
True
24
Speech balloons are ...
the visual elements that appear closest to the viewer in a specific panel
circular or oval shapes containing characters' spoken words
refers to words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe
boxes containing text that provides info, narration, or commentary
25
One benefit of Graphic Novels is that they are engaging for reluctant readers as they can enhance reading comprehension
True
False

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