Graphic Novels

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What is a graphic novel?

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A graphic novel is a long comic book that tells a story through a combination of illustrations and text.

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What is a spread in a graphic novel?

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A spread is an image or panel that extends across 2 whole pages.

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Can graphic novels be fiction or non-fiction?

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Yes, graphic novels can be both fiction (not true stories) and non-fiction (real stories).

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What are sound effects in graphic novels?

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Sound effects are usually bigger words, sometimes colored, that represent sounds in the story.

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What is a caption in a graphic novel?

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A caption is a box with words that tell about a character or provide background information.

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What is a panel in a graphic novel?

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A panel is a distinct segment of the comic that contains a combination of images and text.

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What is a gutter in graphic novels?

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A gutter is the space between panels in a graphic novel.

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What is a thought bubble?

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A thought bubble is a cloud-like shape that shows what a character is thinking.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in graphic novels?

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Dialogue is used to convey conversations between characters.

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What is the role of illustrations in graphic novels?

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Illustrations help to visually tell the story and enhance the narrative.