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  CAPTION TEXT What is a caption text? Caption text is brief description, heading, or title that identifier or introduces a document, graphic, photograph, or table. Generic Structure of Caption Text 1. The title 2. The lead 3. Section Heading Language Features 1. Exclamation 2. Question 3. Adjective Phrase 4. Personal Phrase What is the caption text function? Helping readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos. Rule of Writing a Caption Text? 1. Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question) 2. User present tense on the first sentence 3. Caption are written in a complete sentences 4. Clearly identify the people and location in the photo 5. Identify the person from left to right How to Write a Caption Text? 1. Observe the picture or video you will give the caption 2. Find out the message that will be sent from the picture before you write caption 3. Write sentence or phrase under the picture Example of Caption Text caption hut RI questi

78 Jalan Balai Raya East Jakarta April 2, 2007 Ms. Dina Siregar. Directory of Administration Navaro Inc. 27 Jalan Edelweis. Jakarta Dear Ms. Siregar, Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I believe I have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant. I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple Computer System. These  specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight months as an assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building. Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you. Please phone me in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the day and time most convenient for you. Sincerely, Linda Enc. 1. What position is needed? A. Receptionist. B. Interviewer. C. Chief accountant. D. Administrative assistant. 2. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter? A. She will be a” manager. B. She w