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1. Illustration is a word derived from the Dutch language ilustratie which means a
decoration with a picture. In terminology, illustration is an image that has a function as a
means to explain an event. According to experts (Soedarso, 1990) states that an illustration
is a picture that paints a specific purpose as for example in short story.z

2. Benefits of Illustration
An illustration has many meanings and meanings. It helps us understand the meaning
implicit in an article through images. The following are the functions of the illustrations
that will be studied in depth:
1. Attract the reader's attention. Illustrations can be used to give a complete picture of
the contents of a work. One example is in magazines or books. An illustration is very
good to make the reader curious and make them addicted to read it further.
2. Facilitate understanding of writing. The existence of illustrations helps us find the
meaning of an article that we read thoroughly.
3. As a means of expressing ideas or thoughts through an image. Many of them are fond
of drawing to express what he feels, channeling hobbies, expressing feelings and
others.
4. Briefly describe a writing or story.
5. Increase the aesthetic value of an image or writing. The existence of illustrations
makes it easier for someone to interpret a message to be conveyed.
6. As a means to communicate. In general, a picture can describe a writing.
7. Providing entertainment so that readers do not get bored when reading an article.
8. Explain a concept through pictures.

3. Illustration function
In addition to the eight functions mentioned above, the following will be studied in more
depth about the illustration function:
1. Descriptive Function, which is used to describe the meaning of a long writing through
an image.
2. Expressive Functions, namely expressing an idea or ideas through an image.
3. Analytical function expresses in detail the parts of an object.
4. Qualitative function, which is generally used in making tables, graphs, photographs,
symbols, pictures and others.
4. Purpose of Illustration
For illustration purposes as follows:
1. Attract the attention of the reader.
2. Clarify the meaning contained in an article.
3. Illustrations can be used as a company logo.
4. Convince the reader of various messages to be conveyed.
5. Creating a meaningful impression in the product being promoted.
6. Showing the uniqueness of a product.
7. Attract the reader to read the title.
8. As a means to communicate a product to consumers.

5. Various Types of Illustrations

The following will be examined what types or types of illustrations that we can use to
express our ideas and ideas:
1. Naturalist Illustration Image
Naturalist illustrations have colors and shapes that are similar to the original form in
nature.
2. Decorative Illustration Image
Decorative illustration images are widely used to color a shape with a certain style.
3. Cartoons
Cartoon images are often found in books or magazines for children. This is because
the presence of images can attract the attention of children, provide a lot of education,
increase children's vocabulary and train them to enhance their imagination.
4. Caricature Pictures
Caricature drawings are generally found in newspapers or magazines. It could be that
the image expresses criticism and suggestions.
5. Illustration of Textbooks
Textbook illustrations are used to explain an event that is both scientific and illustrates
an image.
6. Illustrated Story
In illustrated stories such as in comics, an illustration can be used to state a place and
describe a story with a perspective that makes the reader interested in following the
story.
7. Illustrative Illustration
In fantasy illustrations, images are usually made to express an imagination that is
widely used in various stories such as novels, comics and others.
6. Example Illustration
After knowing the various benefits and functions of the illustration we will now discuss
the examples of illustration images. Illustrated pictures are able to channel ideas as
outlined in an image.
1. Comic.

2. Cover
3. Magazine