Semiotics

 EXAM BLOG 1 FOR MR HULSEY


Q1:Saussre divided sign into two parts the signifies  and the signified those two components made up a sign

Q2:Polysemy  is the co-existent of many possible meanings for a word or phrase

Q3: Society as a whole can come to an understanding about one word or phrase and understand that as one concept

Q4:hermenutic probiotic,semantic, symbolic,and cultural are the five narrative codes

Q5: The continuous death of the main character symbolizes how quick and fast death may come and at random times 

Q6:  


Q7: Ions and indexes are so important in media texts as they allow producers to communicate with their audience.

Q8:Symbols are supposed to be culturally learned by an audience. Other countries may not understand what that symbol may mean which causes confusion.

Q9:



 Here the brand wants people to know that their soap kills bacteria and rids everything however they go about it the wrong way which causes confusion and controversy. This is a bad advertisement.

Q10:




Heres a good example of an advertisement with a good meaning and a good method to convey their message.






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