A Simple Approach to Writing Captions

Why are captions important for photographs?

• They make the photos look better

• They provide details and context for the image

• They are required by law

• They are not important

What is the third part of a caption according to the video?

• Basic Information

• Attention Getter

• Direct Quote

• Complimentary Information

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of a caption mentioned in the video?

• Attention Getter

• Complimentary Information

• Background Story

• Direct Quote

According to the video, what should a basic information sentence be written in?

• Past tense

• Future Tense

• Present Tense

• Conditional Tense

How does the video suggest you obtain information for writing captions?

• Guessing based on the photo

• Research and interviewing

• Looking it up online

• Asking your parents

What should you avoid including in a caption according to the tips provided?

• Important details

• Interpretations of events

• Direct quotes

• Basic information

What does the acronym ABCD stand for in the context of caption writing?

• Attention, Background, Context, Description

• Attention getter, Basic info, Complimentary info, Direct quote

• Action, Background, Caption, Detail

• Attention, Boring, Complicated, Dramatic

What is the recommended approach to quotes in captions?

• Quotes should be vague.

• Quotes should add factual information only.

• Quotes should capture emotions and thoughts.

• Quotes should be avoided altogether.

Which of the "ABCD"s of caption writing are you NOT required to include in our HDS yearbook, according to Miss Kat?

• Basic Information

• Complimentary Information

• Direct Quote

• Attention Getter