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Getting to Know Graphic Novels - Coggle Diagram
Getting to Know Graphic Novels
What it is?
Another format to tell a story, not a different gender
It is sequential
Uses both text and graphical elements such as
thought ballons
Speech
Frames
Panels
Differences between traditional books
The character specifications are made by drawings and not text lines and imagination as in traditional books
Graphic novels does not depend that much on personal interpretations
The traditional books are more linear
Differences between comic books
Graphic novels are longer and more complex
Graphic novels oftenly just take one book instead of volumes as comics
Cognitive benefits from graphic novels
Development of visual literacy and narrative comprehension
Infer meanings from that they see in both text and images
Encourages predictions, interpretations and synthesis
Improves memory retention, critical thinking and engagement
How do images help in the flow and movement of the graphic novel
The order in which the panels are organized delimites the reader's eye movements and shapes of how the narrative unfolds
Develop a sense of the act and continue to the next sets of panels in order
To establish key elements such as setting, character emotions and actions, or even feelings
Create a better dynamic and fluid reading experience with the images and illustrations
How do visual literacy affected the way in which people read and interprete graphic novels
As we are more used to read and watch virtual images, we can adapt faster to graphic novels
As we are surrounded by digital data and social media, we see them as more intuitive and engaging compared to traditional texts
We use them more oftenly with education and literacy development
Our developed ability of interpret body language and facial expressions
It works as a bridge between visual literacy and traditional literacy
They can convey hard narrative plots
An adaptation of skimming
How it helps to the ESL or beginner readers
Built confidence with critical reading skills
The visuals support the text complex words to be understanted easily
Breaks down long and complex actions into smaller ones using panels or images
Not being that overwhelming or intimidating with big paragraphs of text
Reduces the language barrier, enabling them to infer meaning even if they are unfamiliar with certain vocabulary