EXPLAIN VISUALS

The Power of Explanations

What Are Explanations?

When Not to Use Words

Should You Explain Visuals With Text, Audio, or Both?

Maximizing the Benefits of Audio Narration

When to Explain Visuals With Text and Audio

Explanations and the Brain

When to Explain Visuals With Text Alone

 

CHAPTER 6

Explain Visuals

The invention of written language was one of the most significant phases of human evolution. Written language made widely accessible by the invention of the printing press and later by audio recordings allows ideas to be transmitted across geography, time, and populations.

Figure 6-1. 26th Century BC Cuneiform Inscription

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