Graphic Novels - Panel Analysis and Grammar Exercises

English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on panel analysis within graphic novels, incorporating grammar exercises for Year 9 students.

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Graphic Novels - Panel Analysis and Grammar Exercises

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Panel Analysis

In the shadowed alleyway, a solitary figure paused, shadows cloaking their features. The flickering streetlamp cast unreliable light, illuminating only fragments of the scene. The figure’s eyes darted nervously between the looming buildings, a silent tension thick in the air. Despite the quiet, an ominous feeling persisted, as if unseen eyes watched from the darkness, waiting for the right moment to strike. The panel captures the hushed anticipation and the tension of the moment through a combination of visual cues and sparse dialogue, heightening the atmosphere of suspense.
1.
Identify the visual technique used in the description of the alleyway to create atmosphere.
[2 marks]
2.
What does the sparse dialogue contribute to the panel?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how visual cues and language work together to build suspense in this panel.
[4 marks]
4.
Identify one example of a visual technique used in the panel description and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
B

Grammar Exercise 1: Identifying Techniques

The panel shows a sudden shift — a character's face illuminated by a flash of lightning. The background is dark, with streaks of rain blurring the scene. The character's expression is intense, eyes wide with fear. The words 'Now or never!' appear in jagged speech bubbles, emphasising urgency.
1.
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'Now or never!' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
2.
What does the lightning symbolize in this scene?
[2 marks]
3.
Describe how the visual elements (rain, lighting) contribute to the mood of the panel.
[4 marks]
C

Creative Writing Prompt

Using your understanding of panel structure and visual storytelling, write a short scene (approximately 150 words) set in a tense moment within a graphic novel. Focus on creating atmosphere through description and dialogue.
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Checklist for your scene:
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Analysis of Panel Layout

Consider a sequence where panels decrease in size to speed up the action sequence, and a large, single panel to emphasise a dramatic revelation. Think about how the arrangement influences pacing and emotional impact.
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Explain how panel size and layout can influence the reader's perception of pace and tension.
[3 marks]
2.
Provide an example of how a change in panel layout might affect the emotional tone of a scene.
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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