Line chart
Level 2 Category
Definition
Displays data points connected by straight lines, showing trends over time or changes across categories, with the x-axis often representing time
Example Image
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Writing Alternative Text
Describe the variables on each axis, the overall trend or changes over time, and any notable peaks, shifts, or patterns.
Example Alt Text
"Line chart with three unlabeled series from 1938 to 1973. The blue upper line rises from about 30, fluctuates sharply after the mid-1950s, peaks near 290 in the mid-1960s, and ends near 200. The orange generally middle line reaches about 110, then ends near 50. The red initially lower line varies after 1960 and ends at its highest point, near 120. No legend or axis titles are provided."