How are passage of time and changes in mood conveyed in the visuals?

• A. Through still frames and minimal color change.
• B. Through changes in background, color shifts, and repeated actions across panels.
• C. Through dialogue alone.
• D. Through the introduction of new characters.

Answer: (B)

Passage of time and changes in mood are shown through the visuals by using shifts in the setting, color, and recurring actions across panels. When the background moves from one place to another or shows different times of day, readers sense time is passing. Color changes—warmer hues or bright saturation to cooler tones or desaturation—signal emotional shifts and mood, such as calm, tension, or sadness. Repeated actions across panels, like daily routines or a sequence of small gestures, also indicate progression over time and how the mood evolves with each moment. The other options rely on static imagery, just dialogue, or adding new characters, which don’t reliably communicate time passing or mood through visuals alone.