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The document defines a caption as a brief explanation of a photograph or illustration located below the picture. Captions are commonly used in journalism, social media, and to help readers understand information that may not be evident from the picture alone. A caption is typically short, located below an image, and includes a description of the photo as well as photo credit. The document also provides examples of different types of captions.

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C A P T I o N

The document defines a caption as a brief explanation of a photograph or illustration located below the picture. Captions are commonly used in journalism, social media, and to help readers understand information that may not be evident from the picture alone. A caption is typically short, located below an image, and includes a description of the photo as well as photo credit. The document also provides examples of different types of captions.

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Fisky Lulany Citra Pramesti

Xi XI MIPA 7

CAPTION
kapʃ(ə)n

 Definition
A caption is a brief explanation of a photograph or illustration located on or below the
picture.
1 : the heading especially of an article or document
2 : the explanatory comment or designation accompanying an illustration
3: a movie or television show subtitle.

 Purpose
The purpose of a caption is to help the reader understand the information that may or
may not be shown in the picture. Captions are commonly used in :
 Journalism : Newspaper, Magazine, and other journalistic product.
 Social Media : Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

 Characteristics
 Short and brief; describes the picture straight forwardly.
 Located below or on a picture.

 Generic Structure
1. Photos / diagram / illustration.
2. Caption (description or information about the photos).
3. Photo credit (photo by...).

 Language Features
 Prepositional phrases
 Infinitive phrases
 Participial phrases
 Adjective phrases
 Types and Examples of Captions

 The explanatory comment or designation accompanying an illustration.

 The heading especially of an article or document

 a movie or television show subtitle.

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