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    FEATURES OF A COMIC STRIP

                      A comic strip is a fun way to tell a story using pictures and words. It has different parts that help
                      make the story interesting and easy to understand.

                      Panels

                      Panels are the boxes where the story is drawn. Each panel shows a
                      different part of the story, like a step-by-step picture book. Most
                      comic strips have three to six panels that help the reader follow the
                      events in order.

                                                       Speech Balloons
                                                       Speech Balloons (or speech bubbles) show what a character is

                                                       saying. The words are written inside a round or oval shape and a
                                                       small tail points to the character’s mouth. This helps the reader
                                                       know who is speaking. For example, a superhero might say, "I will
                                                       save the city!" inside a speech balloon.

                      Thought Balloons

                      Thought Balloons are similar to speech balloons but show what a character
                      is thinking instead of saying out loud. They look like fluffy clouds and have
                      small circles leading to the character’s head. If a student is worried about an
                      exam, their thought balloon might say, “I hope I pass my test!”

                                          Captions
                                          Captions are small boxes at the top or bottom of a panel. They give extra
                                          information about the scene, like the time, place or what is happening. If the
                                          story moves to another city, a caption might say, "Meanwhile, in another part
                                          of the city..." so the reader understands the change.

                      Characters

                      Characters are the most important part of a comic strip. They can be
                      people, animals or even magical creatures. Their expressions and actions
                      show feelings like happiness, sadness, surprise or excitement. For example,
                      a character with wide eyes and an open mouth looks surprised.

                                            Action Lines and Effects

                                            Action Lines and Effects make movements and sounds look exciting. If a
                                            character is running fast, lines behind them show their speed. If there is a
                                            loud sound, words like BOOM! or POW! are written in bold letters to show
                                            action. These effects make the story more fun to read.

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