Elements of a Graphic Novel

provides additional, sub-textual information for the reader

the positioning is used to express what is happening in the story (i.e. shame, embarassment,)

can be portrayed in different ways; some depict the actual person, others are iconic

the panel closest to the viewer

a method of drawing attention to text; can highlight onomatopoeia or reinforce certain words

Encloses dialogue and comes from a specific speaker's mouth; they vary in shape, size, layout

the way some images draw the eye more than others,creating a definite focus using color/shading

the space between framed panels

An image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of a page

boxes containing a variety of text elements, including scene-setting, description, etc.

allows centering of an image by using a natural resting place for vision. 

The lines and borders that contain the panels

a distinct segment of the comic containing a combo of image and text in endless variety