Given below are two statements: Statement I: Signs and symbols have internal…
2020
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Signs and symbols have internal relations to produce meanings.
Statement II: This is possible because of a network of signs through such relations.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Correct answer: A
Semiotics studies how signs and symbols create meaning.
Statement I is true. A sign or symbol does not produce meaning in isolation. Its meaning is formed through its relation with other signs, symbols, contexts and shared conventions.
Statement II is also true. These meanings become possible because signs exist as part of a network or system. Through that network of relations, people can understand common meanings in communication.
Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are true.