Which term describes a short explanation or label placed with an image, diagram, or illustration?

• A. Subheadings
• B. Captions
• C. White space
• D. Chapter headings

Answer: (B)

Captions are short explanations or labels that accompany an image, diagram, or illustration. They give quick context about what’s shown, help identify parts, or describe what the viewer is looking at, so readers don’t have to guess. This distinguishes captions from other elements: subheadings introduce sections of text, white space is the empty space around content, and chapter headings title larger sections or chapters. Captions are usually placed near the image, often below it, and kept brief so they’re easy to read at a glance.