Graphic Novel Mrs Christopher Powerpoint
Graphic Novel Mrs Christopher Powerpoint
Graphic Novel Mrs Christopher Powerpoint
PERSONAL
NARRATIVE
Doyou know the parts of a
graphic novel?
The Parts of a Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel – Page
Elements
*Panels – squares or rectangles that contain
a single scene.
*Gutters – space between panels.
*Word Balloons – contain communication
between/among characters.
*Thought Balloons – contain a character’s
thoughts.
*Captions – contain information about a
scene or character.
*Sound Effects – visual sound clues (POW!)
This is also called…..????
CAPTIONS
Dialogue
*What characters say to each other.
*Conveyed through word balloons.
*Each word balloon has a “tail” to let
you know who is talking!
Thought Balloons
Panels
Gutters
Sound Effects
What to look for in words
and pictures….
*In the captions and word balloons,
some words are emphasized by
being BIGGER or BOLDER
than others.
Definition Characteristics