Caption Writing Review

What is the main goal of an "Attention Getter" in a caption?

• To provide detailed background information.

• To grab the reader's interest and draw them to the caption.

• To summarize the entire story in one sentence.

• To include a direct quote from someone in the photo.

Which of the following should be included in the "Basic Info" section of a caption?

• A story about what happened before the photo was taken.

• The who, what, when, where, and why of the photo.

• A quote from someone not in the photo.

• Information written in past tense.

In what tense should the "Basic Info" section of a caption be written?

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present tense

• Conditional tense

What kind of information is considered "Complementary Info" in a caption?

• Facts that are obvious just by looking at the photo.

• A story that happened before or after the event in the photo.

• The main subject's name and age.

• A decorative phrase to make the caption look nice.

When should a direct quote be obtained for a caption?

• A week after the event to allow for reflection.

• From a reliable source, even if they weren't present.

• As soon as possible after the event.

• Only if the person in the photo is famous.