A FEW EXTRA QUESTIONS Graphic Novel Elements

What is a "bleed" in the context of graphic novels?

• A type of ink used in graphic novels

• An image that goes beyond the edge of a page

• A character's internal thoughts

• The main storyline of the novel

Which of the following is an example of a nonfiction graphic novel mentioned in the lecture?

• Batman

• Yummy

• The Great Gatsby

• Catcher in the Rye

What does the term "graphic weight" refer to in graphic novels?

• The thickness of the paper used

• The use of light and dark shades to draw the eye

• The number of pages in the novel

• The weight of the book

What is the purpose of using colors in graphic novels, as discussed in the lecture?

• To make the book more expensive

• To add random artistic flair

• To convey symbolism and emotional reactions

• To distract the reader

What is a "gutter" in the context of graphic novels?

• The main storyline

• The space between the panels

• A type of character dialogue

• The title of the novel

What is the function of "captions" in graphic novels?

• To provide sound effects

• To give information about a scene or characters

• To display the title of the novel

• To show the author's name

What is the difference between "word balloons" and "thought balloons" in graphic novels?

• Word balloons are for dialogue, thought balloons are for internal thoughts

• Word balloons are for sound effects, thought balloons are for dialogue

• Word balloons are for captions, thought balloons are for sound effects

• Word balloons are for titles, thought balloons are for captions

What is the significance of the "mid-ground" in a graphic novel?

• It is where the title is placed

• It allows the setting of an image by using a resting-place for vision

• It is where the author's name is displayed

• It is the space between the panels

What is the primary purpose of using "sound effects" in graphic novels?

• To add music to the novel

• To represent sounds through onomatopoeia

• To display the author's commentary

• To provide a summary of the novel

How should one read a page in a graphic novel according to the lecture?

• Bottom to top, left to right

• Top to bottom, right to left

• Top to bottom, left to right

• Bottom to top, right to left