Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions for visuals?
A) The use of captions is mandatory for all the visuals within a document.
B) Captions are generally placed above tables and other visuals.
C) The titles and brief captions for visuals should be typed using sentence case.
D) Titles must always specify the five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why.
E) The titles or captions of each visual should concisely describe their contents.

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The best choice is E because it accurately reflects the common practice of concise and descriptive titles and captions for visuals. A is not true as captions are not always necessary for all visuals. B is not always true as the placement of captions can vary based on the layout of the document. C is not necessary as long as consistent capitalization is used. D is not always necessary and may not be applicable for all visuals.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Construction of Titles