Graphic Novel Terms

External

• A type of conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force, such as nature or another character.

• A conflict that occurs within a character's mind.

• A conflict that involves a character and their society.

• A conflict that is resolved through dialogue between characters.

Speech Balloon

• A graphic element in comics and graphic novels that shows what a character is saying.

• A type of dialogue used in poetry.

• A visual representation of a character's thoughts.

• A decorative element used in comic book covers.

Thought Bubble

• A graphic element in comics and graphic novels that shows a character's thoughts.

• A type of speech balloon used for dialogue in comics.

• An illustration that represents a character's emotions visually.

• A panel that contains the background scenery in a comic.

Plot

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

• A character's emotional journey throughout the narrative.

• The underlying message or moral of the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

Dialogue

• The spoken words between characters in a story or play.

• A type of narrative that describes events in detail.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A summary of the plot in a story.

Image Panels

• Individual frames or boxes in a comic or graphic novel that contain a segment of the story.

• A type of visual effect used in animation.

• A collection of illustrations that tell a story without text.

• A layout design for websites and applications.

Graphic Novel

• A book made up of comics content, often with a complex narrative.

• A type of novel that focuses on poetry and lyrical content.

• A collection of short stories without illustrations.

• A traditional novel with a linear storyline.

Internal

• A type of conflict that occurs within a character, involving their thoughts, emotions, or decisions.

• A conflict between two characters in a story.

• A conflict that arises from external forces, such as society or nature.

• A conflict that is resolved through dialogue and negotiation.

Caption

• Text that provides information about a scene or image, often found in graphic novels and comics.

• A brief description of a character's thoughts in a novel.

• A title given to a chapter in a book.

• A summary of the plot in a movie.

Conflict

• A struggle between opposing forces, typically the central problem in a story.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A setting where the story takes place.