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Sub-titling
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Question Sub-titling — “A New Deal for Old Cities”
Divide the article into four sections and give each a suitable sub-heading. One section in the printed article is already called “Urban Decay.”
Steps only
Notice where the article changes from describing problems to comparing solutions.
Keep the four sections in the article’s order.
Choose short headings that express each section’s central idea.
Answer
Suggested headings: Cities in Crisis; Urban Decay; Planning for People’s Needs; Curitiba: Inclusive Urban Renewal.
Question Sub-titling — pictures
What kinds of pictures could be added beside the article, and where should they be placed?
Steps only
Match each picture to a specific issue discussed in the article.
Use pictures that explain the point, not merely decorate the page.
Place each picture beside the related section.
Answer
Choose images of waste and drainage, unsafe traffic for pedestrians, and Curitiba’s public transport or public spaces. Place each beside the matching section and add a short caption.
Question Sub-titling — purpose
How do suitable sub-titles help a reader?
Steps only
Think about what a reader needs before reading the full section.
Connect each heading to the section’s main idea.
Answer
Sub-titles preview each section’s main idea and make a long article easier to follow.