Understanding the Functions of Illustrations

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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