Home Guides Writing Guide: Functions of Illustrations

Introduction

Support Narrative

Reduce Narrative

Emphasize Key Points

Visualize Information

Summarize Data

Simplify Data

Break Up Text

Enhance Understanding

Add Visual Appeal

---

Related Resources
Print-Friendly Page
Authors & Contributors

Writing Guide: Functions of Illustrations

Depending on your purpose, the publication, and audience, illustrations can serve different purposes. To learn more, explore each item below:

• Support Narrative
• Reduce Narrative
• Emphasize Key Points
• Visualize Information
• Summarize Data
• Simplify Data
• Break-Up Text
• Enhance Understanding
• Add Visual Appeal