Question

(ENGLISH) PLEASE HELP

1.) Semiotics is concerned about...

a.finding and analyzing the meaning of signs

b.analyzing the images only

c.explaining the use of literary devices in a given text

2.signifier and signified are different because

a.signifier is associated with a sign

b.signified is associated with a mental concept

c. all of the above

3. structuralism is a theoretical framework concerned about

a. the underlying principles of a given structural system

b.the influence the structure can have on our daily lives

c. the importance of structure in movies only

4. Semiotics is more concerned about symbols because

a. symbols are arbitrary and contain important information about the structure they represent

b. symbols can easily be detected in literature

c. sings and symbols are not different

5. An index is a sign that.

a. indicates a causal relationship between the signifier and signified

b. indicates a concrete resemblance to what is signified

c.indicates the cultural conventions

Answer 1

Answer 1 - (a) finding and analysing the meaning of signs

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their meanings. The meanings of these signs and symbols are interpreted so that we can understand the idea behind it.

Why other options are incorrect

Because semiotics is the study of signs and symbols.

Answer 2 - (b) signified is associated with a mental concept

Signifier can be anything from an object to an image which expresses an idea or a meaning to us. Signified can be defined as what a particular signifier means to us or the mental concept that we have formed of the signifier. Signified changes from person to person.

For example, church is a signifier. The signified meaning can be 'a place of worship', 'a religious institution' etc.

Why other options are incorrect

Both signifier and signified are associated with signs

Answer 3 - (a) the underlying principles of a given structural system

The theoretical framework of structuralism is concerned about not only the surface reality but also the underlying principles of any structural system.

Why other options are incorrect

Structuralism examines the intertwined relationships of different elements within a structure. These structures are influential but the theoretical framework of structuralism is not only restricted to how these structures affect human lives.

Not just the importance of structure in movies but all aspects of a functional society.

Answer 4 - (a) symbols are arbitrary and contain important information about the structure they represent

Semiotics is concerned about both signs and symbols because they represent an idea or a concept. The interpretation of these signs and symbols reveal important information about the structure they represent.

Answer 5 - (a) indicates a causal relationship between the signifier and the signified