Quiz on Writing Captions for Publications

What is the first rule of writing an action caption?

• Use an active verb

• Use a verb ending in -ing

• Use a past tense verb

• Use a future tense verb

According to the text, what should be included when naming a student in a photo?

• Only last name

• Only first name

• Grade level, last name

• Grade level, first name, last name

What information should be included for sports or student leadership positions in a caption?

• Only last name

• Only first name

• Grade level, last name

• Position they play or any title

When naming a group of people in a photo, what should be done according to the text?

• Name the individuals most important to understanding the photo

• Name only one person

• Do not name anyone

• Name the entire group

How should teachers, administration, or other adults be referred to in a caption?

• First and last name with official title

• Only first name

• Only last name

• Last name with official title

What is the purpose of including as much detail as possible about the circumstances and setting of a photo in a caption?

• To make the caption longer

• To provide context and enhance the story

• To confuse the readers

• To hide information

What should be included after writing a caption according to the text?

• A summary

• Caption lead-ins

• Another photo

• A quote

What is the purpose of a caption lead-in?

• Introduce a new topic

• Engage the reader and tease the caption content

• Provide a summary of the caption

• Explain the photo

What makes a good caption great according to the text?

• Not naming anyone

• Keeping it short and simple

• Using a lot of adjectives

• Including extra information and details

What is the key difference between a bad caption and a good caption?

• Amount of detail and accuracy

• Length of the caption

• Use of fancy words

• Number of people named