• Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adjectives describe people, places, objects, and ideas. 

• Adjectives add details and enhance the reader's understanding and visualisation of characters, settings, and objects in graphic novels.1 

Watch the video below for different examples of adjectives, along with their types2: 

In graphic novels, various types of adjectives are used to make the story more interesting and engaging. Here are some common types of adjectives found in graphic novels:

1. Descriptive Adjectives

Descriptive adjectives provide specific details about a noun's appearance, characteristics, or qualities. For example, in a graphic novel, a character may be described as brave, funny, or clever.3

Fig. 7.2: Descriptive Adjective7

2. Colour Adjectives

Adjectives that describe the colour of a noun.

For instance, a graphic novel may use colour adjectives such as vibrant, bright, or dull to describe objects, settings, or characters5. 

Fig. 7.3: Colour Adjective7

3. Size Adjectives

Adjectives that indicate the size or scale of a noun.

Examples of size adjectives include tiny, enormous, or medium-sized5. 

Fig. 7.4: Size Adjective7 

4. Emotive Adjectives

Adjectives that convey emotions or feelings associated with a noun.

In a graphic novel, emotive adjectives such as joyful, sad, or frightened can evoke specific emotions related to the characters or events. 

Fig. 7.5: Emotive Adjective7