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How to Analyze a

GRAPHIC NOVEL. How to Analyze a. The English Student Way!. Prior Knowledge. You… are able to make meaning of symbols can interpret pictorial clues that are not necessarily realistic. This is called… visual literacy. Basic Graphic Novel Vocabulary. Panel a boxlike “unit” that depicts a

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How to Analyze a

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  1. GRAPHIC NOVEL How to Analyze a The English Student Way!

  2. Prior Knowledge • You… • are able to make meaning of symbols • can interpret pictorial clues that are not necessarily realistic. • This is called… • visual literacy

  3. Basic Graphic Novel Vocabulary • Panel • a boxlike “unit” that depicts a single scene in a narrative • Clean-cut borders and neat arrangement suggests order • Gutter • the space in between panels • Connects each panel, creating movement and action

  4. Vocabulary continued… • Speech bubbles & Thought bubbles • a graphic designed to show ownership of dialogue or thoughts • Caption boxes • a space for text which is not dialogue for anyone in the scene. Can be narration or speech/thought of a character outside of the panel

  5. Parts of a Graphic Novel Page

  6. How to Read a Graphic Novel • Read left to right, top to bottom • follow the yellow arrows on the left • Sometimes it gets a bit more complicated • if it doesn’t make sense one way, reread and try a different way.

  7. Using the Prior Knowledge • Small panels read more quickly, which suggest action • Larger panels take longer to read, which suggests a pause and/or thoughtfulness • Combinations create pacing

  8. Literary Terms • Literary terms still apply • Such as: • Metaphor, allusion, plot, setting, alliteration, motif, theme, tone, symbol • You can analyze a graphic novel in a similar way to analyzing a novel

  9. Recommended Graphic Novels • Maus I & II • Persepolis • American Born Chinese • Watchmen • V for Vendetta • Also: • Many movies and pieces of classical literature have been turned into graphic novels

  10. Assignment • Resources • http://smashingwall.com/resources/comic-strips-websites/ • http://www.issuu.com/ • http://www.youblisher.com/ • Create a cover • Script your story • Use story boards for page layouts • Draw, use photos, import art work • Outline and explain your choices • Create your graphic novel and place it in your portfolio

  11. Do not forget that you are telling a story. • Remember to connect with your target audience. • Have balance between illustration and dialog. • Have fun!!

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