Analyzing the significance of humorous verbal visual representation in newspaper comic strip

Abstract

The activity of communication cannot be stopped in human life. Communication can be carried out in various ways but often it is done through two significant media. One of the significant media of communication is referred to as print media (The basic form of the old method) and the other is Electronic media (advanced one). Print media consists of news paper, monthlies, dailies, weeklies, magazines, and books whereas electronic media is referred to an online newspaper, social media platforms, informational websites, etc. This research paper aims to elaborate the significance of the verbal-visual representation of comic strips found out in newspapers and dailies. A graphic narrative comic script comprises an interaction between two representational modes i.e. verbal and visual. This way turns out to be meaningful as well as engaging, especially with children. Due to attractive images, they make many effects and influences on reader’s mind. In this research paper, researchers tried to use the comic strip as a learning media for conveying opinions and social message. The researcher has much talked about use of verbal-visual representation of comic strips in newspaper for ecological and climate crises call for such immediate attention. The purpose of this study is to determine the significance of comic strips in newspapers in order to educate people and make people aware of various issues such as the corona virus.