Question 1
The __________ level of meaning conveys the feelings and subjective associations a person has for a symbol.
◦ connotative
◦ concrete
◦ denotative
◦ abstract
Question 2
To Joseph, a "submarine" is a sandwich. To Alfonse, a "submarine" is a submersible ship. The different meanings Joseph and Alfonse apply to the word "submarine" reflect the idea that __________.
◦ denotative meanings vary from person to person
◦ meanings are in people, not in words
◦ we control the meaning others derive from words we speak
◦ some words are metaphorical
Joseph Banks
Joseph Banks
Elusive ship
Purse cover, from the Sutton Hoo burial ship.
Typical sandwich bar