What is a key requirement for including an illustration as a source?

• A. It provides words or an explanatory text that accompanies the illustration
• B. It must be in color
• C. It must be labeled as figure one
• D. It must be more than one page

Answer: (A)

Captions or accompanying text provide the necessary context for an illustration used as a source. When you include an image, a brief explanation or description helps readers understand what the illustration shows, where it comes from, and why it’s relevant to your point. This makes the image meaningful, verifiable, and easier to connect to the argument you’re making.

Color, length, or how you label the image aren’t universal requirements, so a grayscale image, a single-page illustration, or a differently labeled figure can still be appropriate. The crucial element is the explanatory text that clarifies the image’s purpose and relation to the content.