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How to Write Effective Captions

A caption is a brief explanation accompanying an article or image, providing context and information. There are various types of captions, including identification bars, cutlines, summaries, expanded captions, group identifications, and quotes. Writing effective captions involves checking facts, clearly describing the image, identifying key individuals, and using present tense while avoiding humor unless appropriate.

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How to Write Effective Captions

A caption is a brief explanation accompanying an article or image, providing context and information. There are various types of captions, including identification bars, cutlines, summaries, expanded captions, group identifications, and quotes. Writing effective captions involves checking facts, clearly describing the image, identifying key individuals, and using present tense while avoiding humor unless appropriate.

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CAP TIO N

T E XT
Mega Suci Lestari
Definition
A caption is a short explanation that
accompanies an article, photograph, or
illustration. It appears above or below an
image.
Social Function
Describes about picture
Gives specific information based on
the photo's situation
Advantages
People look at headlines and pictures to
decide what they want to read in a
newspaper.
Caption add color and make the
newspaper more interesting
Types of Caption
1. Identification bar
Who is someone in the picture or it only states the subject of the
picture.

2. Cutline
Who is the person and what's happening, it's often be found in the
media.

3. Summary (5W = What, Where, When, Who, and Why)


It makes the information on the picture be more detailed by giving the
information of What, Where, When, Who, and Why.
Types of Caption
4. Expanded (5W+1H = What, Where, When, Who, Why + How)
It's a caption that contains a completed information and usually be
written longer than any types of caption. (Complete Caption)

5. Group Identification
The people in a photo or video, including the place and The Time.

6. Quote
Consist of someone's word which has been quoted related to the
picture.
How to Write A Caption

1. Check the facts.


2. Describe something clearly.
3. Identify the main people in the photo.
4. Be as specific as possible.
5. Label historical photos properly.
How to Write A Caption

6. Use the present tense in captions.


7. Avoid humor when the photo isn't intended to
be humorous.
8. Remember to always include credits and
citations. (Suggestion)
Identification Bar
Cutline
Summary
Expanded
Group Identification
Quote
thank you

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