Mastering Caption Writing Skills

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What are the Five W's that should be asked when writing a caption?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why

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Why should quotes be included in captions?

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To provide background information

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What is the main purpose of a storytelling caption?

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To tell the stories behind the pictures

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Which of the following should be capitalized?
seasons of the year,
school subjects,
professional titles,
names of classes

Back

professional titles

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How should dates be written in captions? Options: September 4th, 4 September, September 4, 4th of September

Back

September 4

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What is the correct way to use commas in a sentence?

Back

To separate words in a series or list

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Which sentence is written in active voice? Options: The book was read by the student., The student read the book., The book is being read by the student., The book has been read by the student.

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The student read the book.

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What should not be included in a caption? Options: Background information, Quotes from people pictured, The Five W's

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Descriptions of the picture

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When should numbers be written out in words?

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For numbers one through nine

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What is an ident caption?

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A caption that lists names and grades.