Caption Writing Flashcard

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Why are captions important in a yearbook?

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To provide information about the photo

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What should be the focus when identifying people in a picture?

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Their role in the story

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What should you avoid when writing a caption?

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Adding interpretation

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What should a quote in a caption add?

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Emotion and depth

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What details should be included in a sports caption?

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The result of the game

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What should you consider when determining the most important things to include in a caption?

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The length of the caption

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What should you do to get accurate information for a caption?

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Conduct research and interviews

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What should you avoid when leading a caption with a person's name?

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Repeating information from the headline

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What should you think about when writing a caption?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How; The length of the caption and a quote from the subject; Motivations, outcomes, reactions, impact of the event, and who benefitted.

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What is missing from the following caption?

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quote to connect the reader with the subject