Which of the following are the orders of signification in communication? (A)…

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Which of the following are the orders of signification in communication?

(A) Denotation (B) Connotation (C) Myth (D) Credibility (E) Attribution
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    (A), (B) and (C) Only

  2. B.

    (B), (C) and (D) Only

  3. C.

    (C), (D) and (E) Only

  4. D.

    (A), (D) and (E) Only

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Correct answer: A

According to Roland Barthes' semiotic theory, communication involves three orders of signification. Denotation is the literal meaning of a sign. Connotation refers to cultural or emotional associations attached to that sign. Myth is the second-order system where connotations become naturalized as common sense. Credibility and attribution are not part of this specific framework.

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