A caption provides context and information about an accompanying image by detailing who or what is featured, when and where the image was taken, and why. Captions serve to enhance visual communication by supplying additional details not evident from the image alone. They complete the picture, establish credibility by citing sources, and boost engagement by encouraging viewers to examine the image more closely. Captions have a title, lead paragraph, and may include section headings. They use language features like prepositional phrases, participial phrases, and questions/exclamations to provide insights. Common types are identification bars, cutlines, summaries, and expanded captions.

1. CAPTION
Presented by :
Mohamad Ikhsan Tria Santika, M.Pd

2. What is a Caption?
A caption is a text that provides context and
information about an accompanying image.
Captions are employed to offer insights into
images, detailing who is featured, what's
happening, when and where the image was
taken, and even why the image was captured.
They serve as a tool for enhancing visual
communication by providing additional
details and context that might not be
immediately apparent from the image itself.

3. Purpose of Captions:
Completing the Picture: Captions supply additional information that complements the image.
They explain the who, what, when, where, and why, filling in the gaps that the image might not
convey directly.
Completing
Establishing Credibility: By citing sources or authors, captions enhance the credibility of the image
and the information it presents.
Establishing
Boosting Engagement: Engaging captions pique the interest of viewers, encouraging them to
spend more time examining the image, sharing it, or offering comments.
Boosting

4. Generic Structure of Captions:
• 1. The Title: A captivating and relevant title that grabs the reader's
attention and relates to the image.
• 2. The Lead:The opening paragraph that provides essential details
about the image, such as the people involved, the situation, the time,
the place, and the purpose.
• 3. Section Headings: Subtitles that segment the caption, making it
easier for readers to navigate and comprehend the information.

5. Language Features of Captions:
- Prepositional Phrases: Groups of
words starting with prepositions
that offer information about
location, time, direction, or
manner. For instance, "On a
sunny day, a young boy plays in
the park."
- Infinitive Phrases: Groups of
words beginning with infinitives
that convey purpose, plans, or
aspirations. For example, "I want
to play in the park."
- Participial Phrases: Groups of
words initiated by participles
(verbs ending in -ing or -ed) that
describe time, manner, or
condition. As an illustration, "A
young boy playing in the park,
laughing and having fun."
- Adjective Phrases: Phrases
starting with adjectives that
provide insights into qualities or
characteristics. For instance, "A
joyful young boy plays in the
park."
- Questions: Pose questions to
engage readers and stimulate
their thinking about the image.
E.g., "What is the young boy
doing in the park?"
- Exclamations: Add humor,
emotions, or opinions to the
image. For instance, "The boy is
incredibly happy playing in the
park!"

6. Types of Captions:
1. Identification Bar:
Identifies the individuals
in the image.
2. Cutline: Identifies the
individuals and describes
their actions.
3. Summary: Offers
comprehensive details
about the image,
including the who, what,
when, where, and why.
4. Expanded: A more
detailed version of the
summary, sometimes
including quotes and
explanations.
5. Group Identification:
Similar to the
identification bar but for
images with multiple
individuals.
6. Quote: Incorporates a
quote relevant to the
image.

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