La Graphic novel Flashcards
how are graphic novels different from regular novels
they always include illustrations because they are what tell the story
What are the different forms graphic novels take?
- They may be adaptations of classic stories, which become shorter, but keep the same basic plot.
- They can examine famous figures from history.
- They can explore myths and legends
- They can tell fairy tales
Elements of graphic novels
- Characters
- Setting
- Dialogue
- Descriptive language
- A plot that offers conflict and resolution
What was the first widely known graphic novel? what was it about?
- Maus (moose)
- He told the story of his father’s experience during the Holocaust. (used animals instead of people)
How is a graphic novel different from a comic book?
-First published in the early 1900’s
-They included stories about superhero’s such as Batman and Superman
-They later told stories about teenagers, such as Archie and Friends
-Detective comic books like Dick Tracy were also popular
-Most comic books offer serial stories – that is, each book
contains part of a story, but you must read the next book to find out what happens
graphic novels
-Offer a stand-alone piece of literature that is a full story
-They may be historical, classic, or contemporary, but their
writing is well-crafted
what is a panel
a box or other shape that serves as a frame for a particular scene.
Gutter
the space between the panels on a page- timeline
Splash page
a single-panel page at the front of some graphic novels with vivid colors and exciting action that makes readers want to enter into the story
Inking
colouring in the black-and-white lines of a frame
Lettering
adding text to graphic novel pages, either by hand or on the computer
Bleed
an image stretches up to, or even past the edge of a graphic novel
Crosshatch
drawing lines close to one another on an object to create shadows.
Speed lines
short lines that run parallel to each other to suggest quick movements.
Silhouette
a shadow outline of a person, animal, or object without clear details
characterization
process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character (indirect or direct)
plot diagram
Plot is the literary element that shows the outline of a story
conflict
the struggle between 2 opposing forces
setting
time and place in the story
resolution
. resolution- the outcome of the conflict
theme
central message or insight to life
dialogue
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Colours
can also be symbols. Certain colours make us think of certain things.
Balloons and Boxes
In a graphic novel, they let you know who is talking, and
who is narrating the story
-A Balloon indicates speech. The characters words appear inside the balloon.
-A box shows the narrator is “speaking”.
causal, shout, whisper, burst and thought speeches (look at pictures)
causal- normal speech shout- whatever inside is loud whisper- quiet speech burst- loud noise thought- characters thoughts
comic book kicker
final frame of action on very last page. wants reading to keep reading
graphic novel kicker
do not have kicker ending, may be on the end of each page to want you to flip page. Artists in a graphic novel may use humor or terror as their “kicker”.
