Caption Writing Quiz

What are the four parts of a caption according to the text?

• D. Subject, Verb, Object, Adjective

• C. Title, Author, Publisher, Date

• A. Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Dialogue

• B. Attention Getter, Basic Information, Complementary Info, Direct Quote

What is the purpose of a caption in a photograph?

• B. To provide factual information about what is happening in the photo

• D. To leave the viewer guessing about the story behind the photo

• A. To interpret the emotions of the people in the photo

• C. To add fictional details to the photo

Why is it important to identify people in the picture in a caption?

• C. To add unnecessary details to the caption

• B. To make the caption longer

• D. To tell the story accurately and clearly

• A. It is not important to identify people in the picture

What should be avoided when writing a caption?

• C. Using quotes that relate to the action in the photo

• A. Adding factual information

• B. Leading a caption with a person's name

• D. Identifying people in the picture

In sports, what details should be included in a caption?

• B. The result of the game or play, and names of key opposing players

• A. The color of the sports uniform

• C. The weather on the day of the game

• D. The type of equipment used in the game

What is the purpose of the complementary information in a caption?

• A. To provide present tense information about the photo

• B. To add fictional details to the photo

• C. To tell us something we cannot see by looking at the photo itself

• D. To identify the people in the photo

What should a quote in a caption add to the story?

• D. Factual information

• A. Usable facts

• B. Emotion

• C. Interpretation

What should be included in the attention getter of a caption?

• B. A direct quote from a person in the photograph

• A. A mini headline that links the photograph to the caption

• C. Basic information about the photo

• D. A summary of the entire story

What should be avoided in a caption for a photograph?

• D. Identifying the center of visual interest in the photo

• C. Using quotes that don't relate to the action in the photo

• B. Repeating information from the headline

• A. Adding factual information

Why is it important to think about what happened before, during, and after the shutter closed when writing a caption?

• A. To make the caption longer

• B. To add unnecessary details to the caption

• C. To provide details that will help tell the full story

• D. To interpret the emotions of the people in the photo