Basic Yearbook Terminology

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What is the author's point of view in a news-feature story called?

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Angle

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What are the page numbers accompanied by the section title or content called?

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Folios or Folio

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How many sentences are in a traditional caption?

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3 sentences

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What do you call a photo that shows a candid subject or subjects?

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Candid photo

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What is the arrangement of captions, copy, photos, and headlines on a double-page spread called?

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Layout

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What is the term for a brief explanation of a photo in a yearbook?

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Caption

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What is the main purpose of a yearbook?

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To document and commemorate the school year.

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What is a spread in yearbook terminology?

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Two pages that are designed to be viewed together.

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What is the term for the main title of a yearbook section?

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Headline

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What is the difference between a candid photo and a posed photo?

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A candid photo captures subjects in spontaneous moments, while a posed photo is arranged.