Explain the term graphics. Discuss the purpose of using graphics with a written discussion.

Answers will vary. The term graphics is used to refer to all types of illustrations used in written and spoken reports. The most commonly used graphics are tables, bar charts, line charts, pie charts, pictograms, maps, flowcharts, diagrams, and photographs. To protect readers from being overwhelmed or simply bored with data, report writers can design visually appealing graphics that are appropriate for the data being presented. Data reported in a table, graph, or picture will make one's written analysis clearer to the reader.
The use of graphics with a written discussion serves three purposes: to clarify, to simplify, or to reinforce data.