FOOT: Compare Naruto and Pinocchio

Text and Dialogue:
       Narration: Naruto- Used only in the beginning to give background information on the leaf        
                        village and Naruto
                        Pinocchio- There seems to be only thoughts and spoken words no 3rd party narration

       Balloons: Naruto and Pinocchio- These are the main form of communicating the story to the  
                       reader. In Naruto they are also used to express levels of emotion through the shape of
                       the balloon.
       Captions: Naruto- There are captions writen by the author to explain things like artwork but
                       never  to explain the story.
                       Pinocchio- There is no use of captions.
       Emanata: Naruto- Often used during character interactions with Naruto or when Naruto is baffled.
                       Pinocchio- There is no use of emanata.
       Label/Signs: Naruto and Pinocchio- There are signs on buildings and things such as door mats
                       but they often seem insignificant except to create a scene true to a town or village.
       Lettering:
       Sound Effects: Naruto and Pinocchio- Used especially in scenes where there is no communication.
Visual Features
       Characters: Naruto- Characters are humans and animals all cartoon animation
                          Pinocchio- Characters are humans, vampires and Pinocchio the wooden puppet
                          all cartoon animation
       Objects: Naruto- There is a lot of ninja equipment and labeling clothing and signs.
                     Pinocchio-There are plenty of weapons and ropes in this book. Specialized vampire  
                     killing gear.
       Icons: Naruto- The symbol of the leaf village on the headband and clan symbols on clothing.
                  Pinocchio- Pinocchio is used as an icon and a character.
       Scenery: Naruto- Town/Village and forest
                      Pinocchio- Town
       Depicted Action:Naruto- Kids learn to become ninjas and attempt to pass their first tests
                                   Pinocchio- Pinocchio kills vampires in order to avenge Geppetto's death
General Layout and Design
       Borders: Naruto- Used to separate panels
                      Pinocchio- Used to separate panels, but are not always used and are often used inside
                      other panels
       Gutters: Naruto and Pinocchio- Used between some panels but not all
       Panels: Naruto and Pinocchio- These show the progression in the storyline. In Naruto they are
                    read back to front right to left. In Pinocchio they are read the opposite way.
       Open Panel:Naruto- Often used with sound words and large battle scenes
                           Pinocchio- These are not used.
       Splash:Naruto and Pinocchio- Used for larger important scenes and they can take up two pages.
Angles and Frames
       Bleed:Naruto- Used for the sound words and large battle scenes
                  Pinocchio- These are not used.
       Close-up: Naruto and Pinocchio- Mainly used on the main characters
       Head Shot: Naruto and Pinocchio- Mainly used on the main characters
       Head-Shoulder Shot: Naruto and Pinocchio- Used on all characters
       Full-Figure Shot: Naruto and Pinocchio- Used on all characters
       Longshot: Naruto and Pinocchio- Mainly used on main characters to show approach
       Extreme Longshot: Naruto and Pinocchio- Used to depict distance from the action or main  
                                       character
       Reverse: Naruto and Pinocchio- Often used in main battles between characters.
Rhetorical Techniques Applied in Text, Visuals and Design
       Exaggeration:Naruto- Used to exemplify emotions and sounds
                              Pinocchio- Used in some drawings of characters to give a creepy feel
       Empathy/Identification: Naruto- You are supposed to empathize with Naruto specifically but
                                              also with the other ninja students 
                                              Pinocchio- You are supposed to empathize with Pinocchio and the town
       Mood/Tone: Naruto-Mostly bright and happy after a sad beginning
                            Pinocchio- Dark, sad and gloomy
       Simplicity/Complexity: Naruto- Very complex storyline and simple characters with a complex task
                                              Pinocchio- Simple storyline with complex characters and situations
       Irony/Satire: Naruto- He is filled with the 9 tailed fox, evil, yet turns out to be very good
                            Pinocchio- The main character is a kids cartoon character in a very violent story
       Realism/Icons/Symbolism: Naruto and Pinocchio- There seems to be very little realism in either
                                                   story but Pinocchio is a major kids icon and so aren't ninjas. These
                                                   could be symbols of kids dreams come to life.

       Order/Disorder:Naruto- Naruto is very disorderly but the story seems organized
                                 Pinocchio- The story is very organized and so is Pinocchio's character
       Juxtaposition: Naruto- Image versus truth
                               Pinocchio- Good versus Evil
       Relationships: Naruto- Naruto tries to prove he is just as good as everyone else even though
                               he is looked down upon
                               Pinocchio- Pinocchio is attempting to avenge the death of the only close friend
                               he ever had, Geppetto.
       Point of View: Naruto and Pinocchio- Told from the main character's perspective but still shows
                               others' thoughts