Meet 12 Using Photographs: Writing Captions

 Meet 12

Using Photographs: Writing Captions

 

Nama	Wiwi Nur Afriani
Nim	2088203090
Prodi	English Education
Vocabulary logs	1. Immediacy = 'Immediac' Part of scpeech : noun  Indonesian : kesegeraan Definition :  the quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement. e.g., “the quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.” Synonyms : • immediacy,  • imminence   2. demand. = dəˈmand Part of scpeech : noun Indonesian : menuntut Definition : an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right. e.g., “a series of demands for far-reaching reforms” Synonyms : Request, call, command, order, dictate, ultimatum, stipulation, insistence, pressure, clamor.   3. Extraneous = ikˈstrānēəs Indonesian : asing Part of speech : adjektiva Synonym :  irrelevant, immaterial, unrelated, inapposite E.g : one is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material   4.   Intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ Part of speech : Adverb Indonesian : Dengan penuh perhatian Definition : With great concentration or focus. Synonym : Attentively “e.g” : “She listened intently to the music, trying to catch every detail.”   5.Clutter = ˈklədər Indonesian : kekacauan Part of speech : nomina Synonym: mess up, litter, jumble, disaarange E.g : his apartment was cluttered with paintings and antiques Summary     Writing captions is an essential skill that helps tell readers the story behind an image. Good captions provide relevant information, add context, and enhance visual content. Captions should be concise and informative, capturing the most important elements of your photo. Important names, places and dates should be included so that the reader can fully understand the image. Additionally, captions can include quotes from the people in the photo to provide that perspective or additional context. These quotes can add depth and human interest to the story being told. When writing captions, it's important to be accurate and avoid assumptions. Fact-checking and proper identification of people and places are essential. Captions must be objective and unbiased, and contain no bias or personal opinion. In summary, writing photo captions is requires brevity, accuracy and relevance. By providing important information and context, captions play an important role in helping readers understand and appreciate the visual elements of your message.    Reflection     After understanding the contents of the topic "Using photos" Writing captions has given me a deeper understanding of the importance of captions in journalism. I learned that captions are more than just a title or short description, they are an integral part of the storytelling process. Captions can provide context, convey emotion, and add depth to your photos and illustrations. It also helps draw the reader in and engage them in the story. Of particular interest to me is the section on Writing Effective Captions, which provides practical tips and guidelines for creating captivating and informative captions. I learned that good captions should be concise, accurate, descriptive, and contain additional information that isn't readily apparent in the photo. I also learned that captions should be written in the present tense and avoid clichés and overly dramatic language. Overall, I found this material informative and informative and believe it will help me in my future studies and career. I now have a greater understanding of the role captions play in journalism, and I am more confident that I can write impactful captions that enhance the storytelling process.