Learn what a caption is, why it is used, and how it helps explain pictures or videos, explained clearly for kids aged 11.
A caption is a short piece of writing that explains a picture, photo, or video. It helps people understand what they are looking at or what is happening in the image or video. Captions are usually found below or near the picture.
For example, if there is a photo of a dog playing in the park, the caption might say, "A happy dog enjoying a sunny day at the park." This tells the viewer what is going on in the picture.
Captions are helpful because sometimes pictures can be confusing or don't tell the whole story on their own. With captions, people can learn more about the details or the story behind the image.