visual stimulus comprehension
Visuals can be pictures on their own or combined with words to convey meaning.
Symbols, signs, maps, diagrams and storyboard are use visuals for a purpose.
All visuals contain a message. The message could be interpreted as a story, a warning, an advertisement or as information to educate or influence people to buy something or to take some action.
1. Understanding Sybols and Signs
Sybols are internationally recognised visuals with a clear message.
They are understood by people everywhere, no matter what language they speak. Look at these familiar symbols used at airports, on road signs, etc, and their meanings.
Signs use symbols, colours, words or numbers to convey a message.
Road signs can ba a warning for driver safety ( yellow signs ) , orders to be followed ( red signs ) , or additional information ( green signs )A sign with a cross through it signifies something cannot be done,
2. Understanding Maps
These visuals offer a bird's eye view of the location of things on a flat surface.
Maps may have symbols and a key to explain the symbols
3. Understanding Diagrams
Diagrams explain how things work, describe a process or different parts of an object.
They can use arrows to show movement or labels to name the parts.
Study this diagram and the text below on the lifecycle of a butterfly.
A butterfly starts life from an egg. The larvaq or caterpillar hatches from the egg and constantly feeds on leaves or flowers. The caterpillar loses its old skin many times as it grows. It then transforms itself into a pupa or chrysalis; this is called the resting stage. Finally, a beautiful adult butterfly emerges. The adult butterfly will continue the cycle.
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part of balloon
answer
1. envelope
2. parachute valve
3. skirt
4. parachute valve
5. Gores
6. Wicker basket
7. burners
8. Propane tanks
