What is the primary purpose of semantic HTML?
Semantic HTML

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Computers
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9th - 10th Grade
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The video tutorial introduces semantic HTML, explaining how HTML tags should describe the content they enclose. It contrasts semantic tags with older HTML tags that focused on appearance. The tutorial provides a practical example of marking up a document about Connecticut towns using semantic tags like article, section, and figure. It also demonstrates styling these elements with CSS, emphasizing the self-documenting nature of semantic HTML. The video concludes by highlighting common semantic tags and their applications, preparing viewers for the next topic in HTML development.
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To enhance the speed of web pages
To describe the appearance of content
To describe the content itself
To improve SEO rankings
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Which tag is used to represent a strong emphasis in semantic HTML?
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In the example document, what tag is suggested for the title 'Selected Towns in Connecticut'?
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Which tag is appropriate for marking up a chart or figure in semantic HTML?