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RECOGNIZE THE CAPTIONS

For Grade 12
A PICTURE IS WORTH A
THOUSAND WORDS
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
CAPTIONS?

In what form is the captions usually used?

Can you give an examples?


WHAT ARE CAPTIONS?

A caption is text that 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.
WHAT’S ON THIS CHAPTER?

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Elements of Photo Captions


Writing Photo Caption
WRITING PHOTO CAPTION
A Photo Caption gives readers basic information
to understand the photograph and it is related to
the news

includes

The identification of Relevant information


the people, place, of
the event, and date
when it was taken
Specific Information

• Who/what is that?

• What is going on?

• How did it happen?


• Why did it happen?
CAPTIONS

• When did it happen?

• Where did it happen?

Use the present tense

Written in complete
declarative sentences
ELEMENTS OF PHOTO

Clearly identify the people


and location

Identify people in photo from


left to right
THANK YOU

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