graphic terms to remember

Question 1

Panel

Answer 1

a distinct segment of the comic, containing a combination of image and text in endless variety.

Question 2

Frame

Answer 2

The lines and borders that contain the panels

Question 3

gutter

Answer 3

the space between framed panels

Question 4

Bleed

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Foreground

Answer 5

the panel closest to the viewer

Question 6

Midground

Answer 6

an image acting as the first place for vision & resting place for vision

Question 7

Background

Answer 7

provides additional, subtextual information for the reader

Question 8

Graphic weight

Answer 8

a term that describes the way some images draw the eye more than others, creating a definite focus using color and shading in various ways

Question 9

what are the figures?

Answer 9

dramatic faces, open blank, hands/feet

Question 10

dramatic faces?

Answer 10

they can be dramatic places against a detailed backdrop to stand out

Question 11

open blank?

Answer 11

faces without much expression or detail so the audience can imagine what the character is feeling

Question 12

Hands/feet?

Answer 12

positioning of hands and feet imply emotion and the position of the story

Question 13

types of text

Answer 13

captions, speech balloons, special-effects lettering

Question 14

layouts

Answer 14

panel, frame, gutter, bleed, foreground, midground, background, graphic weight,