Graphic Terminology

4. The space between panels in a comic or graphic novel.
5. A category or type of story, such as fantasy, sci-fi, or mystery, in graphic novels.
8. The part of the image farthest from the viewer, often providing context or setting.
10. The arrangement of panels, text, and images on a page.
11. Effect: Words that represent sounds in the story, such as "BANG" or "CRASH."
13. Text that provides narration or additional information, often outside of speech balloons.
14. The area of the image between the foreground and the background.
15. The mental process readers use to "fill in" gaps between panels and interpret the story.

1. The use of light and dark areas in an image to create focus or emphasis.
2. Lines used to show movement in an image.
3. The part of the image closest to the viewer.
6. The visual technique that creates a sense of depth and distance in an image.
7. A full-page illustration in a comic used for dramatic effect.
9. A graphic element that shows characters' dialogue or thoughts.
12. A single frame or drawing in a comic, containing a segment of the story.