Semiotics

Front

What kind of sign correlates closely to a referent, where the signified and signifier are seemingly interchangeable, like a photo of someone?

Back

iconic

Front

What kind of sign bears no resemblance to the objects to which they refer?

Back

symbolic

Front

What are the kind of signs where the signifier is caused by the signified, e.g., smoke signifies fire?

Back

Indexical

Front

What is the name for the meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase?

Back

connotative

Front

Which term means that its use is based on random choice rather than any reason or system?

Back

arbitrary

Front

A term to describe the circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text

Back

context

Front

How many branches are there on Crystal's semiotic tree?

Back

5

Front

The five branches of the Crystal's diagrammatic summary of semiotics equates to the five...

Back

senses, sensations

Front

Which branch of the semiotic diagram refers to the sense of touch?

Back

tactile