What is semiotics? A. the study of signs and communication B. the study of emotional appeals C. the study of logical appeals

In the Week 1 essential reading, it is suggested there are numerous aspects to semiological analysis. Which of following key points is incorrect:Group of answer choicesSigns communicate through systems of sameness.Signs communicate through denotations and connotations.These signs and conventions are culturally shared—they depend on cultural knowledge.Signs communicate through codes and conventions.

Images on social media are often intentionally selected. Based onNike’s Facebook page, conduct a semiotic analysis over the page’sprofile picture or/and cover photo. Apply concepts from lecture 2 toillustrate how signs and codes of the photos construct meanings.

What are the two types of appeals used in political speeches?cause and effectemotion and logicproblem and solutioncompare and contrast

What is an index in semiotics? A sign arbitrarily assigned to an object A direct connection between the signifier and signified objects An aesthetic object registered in the collective consciousness A triptych of signs including index, icon, and symbol

Semiology suggests that:Group of answer choicesall communication is based on sign systems that work through certain rules and structures.we should focus mainly on the use of written text when analysing the media.everyone communicates differently and therefore there are no absolute rules when we think about unpacking the meaning of a media text.sign systems have random rules and therefore are unstructured.