Comic Visual Features Flashcards
1
Q
Gutter
A
space between the comic pages
2
Q
Splash page
A
Opening page of graphic novel
(title, subs, creds usually)
3
Q
Panels
A
a box containing pictures for the story
4
Q
Word balloon
A
oval in shape, dialogue if characters
usually with a little squiggly shape for the speaker
5
Q
Caption box
A
Rectangular box top or bottom of panel (usually) — narrative aid
6
Q
Bug Eye’s View 🐛
A
Perspective depicting panels from ground up (looming)
7
Q
Top of Hat View
A
Scene from above (looking down)
8
Q
Onomatopoeia
A
sound effects