Elements of Graphic Novels

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Across
  1. 3. Weight The thickness of the lines used in illustrations, which can convey different emotions or actions.
  2. 5. Design The process of creating the appearance and personality of characters in a graphic novel.
  3. 6. Page A full-page illustration that often serves as an introduction to a chapter or scene.
  4. 8. The process of going over pencil drawings with ink to finalize the artwork.
  5. 9. Weight The use of color and shading to draw the reader's attention to certain elements.
  6. 10. Arc The overarching narrative structure that encompasses the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
  7. 12. The border that surrounds a panel, helping to define its space.
  8. 14. The process of observing the parts but perceiving the whole, often used in the context of reading comics.
Down
  1. 1. The part of the panel that provides context and setting for the action.
  2. 2. Balloon A graphic element that contains dialogue spoken by characters.
  3. 4. Text that provides context or commentary, usually found at the top or bottom of a panel.
  4. 7. Metaphor An image that represents an idea or concept beyond its literal meaning.
  5. 9. The space between panels that helps to guide the reader's eye.
  6. 11. A distinct segment of the comic that contains a combination of image and text.
  7. 13. Palette The selection of colors used throughout the graphic novel to create mood and tone.