Usage of Intra-Iconic Texts in French Language Almost Wordless Picturebooks
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This research article examines the usage of “intra-iconic text,” or text appearing as an integral part of illustrations, in seven French almost wordless picturebooks published between 1990 and 2020 that feature such text. The study analyzes the types of intra-iconic text based on Bosch's classification and investigates their role in narrative progression, drawing on theories by Nikolajeva and Delbrassine and Centi The findings reveal that intra-iconic texts in the studied books serve three main roles: 1) Complementary intra-iconic texts are essential for a complete understanding of the narrative. Examples include the indication of location in Monsieur Hulot à la plage or the depiction of time to create a sense of urgency in Le petit chaperon rouge : la scène de la chemise de nuit. 2) Intra-iconic texts as amplification expand the narrative's dimension and provide additional information, even if the reader could still grasp the story without them. An example is the introduction of a character's profession in L'écharpe rouge. 3) Observational intra-iconic texts encourage readers to notice details within the illustrations and promote analytical thinking. This role is evident in the hidden letters and numbers in Le colis rouge and La fabrique
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