What is an icon?
A physical resemblance to the object, e.g. an image/drawing.
What is an index?
Referential, shows evidence of what is being represented, e.g. smoke is an index of fire
What is a symbol?
No resemblance to the signifier or the signified, something that has to be taught/learnt, e.g. letters or numbers.
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