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Iconic

Signs which are what they represent.

Indexical

Signs linked to a certain aspect e.g. cardboard boxes imply homelessness.

Symbolic level

Signs with deeper levels of meaning e.g. American Flag freedom.

Signifier

The physical form of the sign.

Signified

What the sound or image expresses.

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