Text placement is an important element of design. It affects meaning and mood of the story. It also affects how the reader interacts with the text.
FORMAL
Formal arrangements feature text both above and below illustrations.
VERY FORMAL
Very formal arrangements feature text either above or below, but in either case it is the same on both pages.
INFORMAL
Informal arrangements feature irregular arrangements as well as text placed either above or below illustrations.
VERY INFORMAL
Very Informal arrangements feature irregular arrangements that fit inside, outside, or between illustrations on one or both pages.
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