Caption Text Part 1
Caption text is the text appears below an image. Most
captions draw attention to something in the image that is not obvious, such as
its relevance to the text. A caption may be a few words or several sentences.
Writing good captions takes effort; along with the lead and section headings,
captions are the most commonly read words in an article, so they should be
succinct and informative.
Generic structure of caption
1. The title
2. The lead
3. Section Heading
Language Features
1. Exclamation
2. Questions
3. Adjective Phrase
4. Personal Phrase
5. Simple Present Tense
Rule of Writing a caption
1. Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question)
2. Use present tense on the first sentence
3. Caption are written in a complete sentences
4. Clearly identify the people and location in the photo
5. Identify the person from left to right
Example :
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