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Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and there are many different terms which will be included in this study.
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Signs where the signifier resembles the signified, e.g a picture. Words can be iconic too. It is often argued to play a large role in the production and perception of gesture.
Domain: Sociology; Category: General sociology
The most basic or literal meaning of a sign, e.g., the word "rose" signifies a particular kind of flower. It is the surface or literal meaning encoded to a signifier, and the definition ...
Domain: Sociology; Category: General sociology
The secondary, cultural meaning of signs; or "signifying signs," signs that are used as signifiers for a secondary meaning, eg., the word "rose" would signify passion.
Domain: Sociology; Category: General sociology
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