Symbolic Language

Question 1

Pictogram

Answer 1

Icons that are used in writing. (Hieroglyphics, emojis)

Question 2

Ideogram

Answer 2

A symbol that represents an idea or object directly rather than a particular word or speech sound. (+, =, >, <, &, ?, !)

Question 3

Typography

Answer 3

The style and appearance of letters/words.

Question 4

Sign

Answer 4

A conventional mark used for the idea it represents. (Think of a no-entry sign)

Question 5

Symbol

Answer 5

A thing that represents/ stands for something else that is abstract. I:E cannot be represented directly. (Think of a dove for peace - peace has no physical manifestation so it must be represented by other things)

Question 6

Icon

Answer 6

A sign which has common characteristics to the thing it signifies. (Think of the pictures printed on the buttons in a car)

Question 7

Allegory

Answer 7

Using a story to give a moral/message

Question 8

Visual Metaphor

Answer 8

Comparing 2 or more things visually

Question 9

Irony

Answer 9

When the opposite of what’s expected occurs. Why are we surprised?

Question 10

Parody

Answer 10

Imitation and/or exaggeration to create humor.

Question 11

Stereotype

Answer 11

Generalization about a group of people