Hobbs summarises the way that Barthes explains layers of meaning that we can make from signs on pages 90-92. He states "connotation signifies a second-order meaning of the original sign, built on top of its first order meaning", and that this leads "ultimately to connote cultural and political values" (p. 91). This means that (choose the best answer)Group of answer choicesthere is no way to know what a sign really meansconnotation can connect signs to more abstract cultural and political meaningsthere can only ever be two meanings for a sign - the denotative and the connotativeconnotative meanings have to be directly connected to the denotative meaningconnotative meaning invalidates the denotative meaning of the sign

What does the concept of denotation refer to?Group of answer choicesThe broader values, beliefs and meanings attached to the signifierAn overall lack of meaningThe level at which there is a simple, basic and descriptive understanding of what is being signifiedThe connotative meaning of a sign

The use of signs and non-verbal language that make and circulate a coherent set of meanings about an important topic.  These serve the interests of those who create them.a. Discourseb. Ideologyc. Social Constructiond. All of the above

Iconic signs are signs that:Group of answer choicesresemble what they signifyindicate or point to something elsehave no resemblance to their signifiedare famous for what they portray

What does connotation mean? A. the literal meaning of a message being communicated B. the type of appeal used in a visual C. the meaning interpreted by studying elements of a visual

What is the definition of connotation?the subtle meaning or feeling of a wordlanguage that is colorful to young peoplelanguage that is fact basedthe definition of a word