Question

match each element of a graphic novel with its description.
panel
an individual frame on a page
speech balloon
a graphic element to show internal thoughts
caption
white space between and around frames
speech bubble
a word box on a page explaining the scene
gutter
a graphic element to show external dialogue

Explanation:

• Panel: In graphic novels, a panel is an individual frame on a page that contains a part of the visual narrative.
• Speech balloon: A speech balloon (also known as a speech bubble) is a graphic element used to show external dialogue, i.e., what a character is saying out loud.
• Caption: A caption is a word box on a page that explains the scene, providing context or additional information about what is happening in the panel.
• Gutter: The gutter is the white space between and around frames (panels). It helps to separate different parts of the visual story and can also be used for pacing.

Answer:

• panel: an individual frame on a page
• speech balloon: a graphic element to show external dialogue
• caption: a word box on a page explaining the scene
• gutter: white space between and around frames