CAPTION

What’s caption text? Materi Caption Kelas 12. We will explain Caption Text, how to use it, when to use it, and why to use it?

What is a caption text?

Caption text is a brief description, heading, or title that identifier or introduces a document, graphic, photograph, or table.

Generic structure of caption

1. The title
2. The lead
3. Section Heading

Language Features

1. Exclamation
2. Question
3. Adjective Phrase
4. Personal Phrase

What is the caption function?

Helping readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos.

Rule of Writing a caption?

1. Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question)
2. User present tense on the first sentence
3. A caption is written in complete sentences
4. Clearly identify the people and location in the photo
5. Identify the person from left to right

How to write caption text?

1. Observe the picture or video you will give the caption
2. Find out the message that will be sent from the picture before you write a caption
3. Write a sentence or phrase under the picture