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Denotation & Connotation

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  Denotation & Connotation blog tasks: advert analysis Create a  new  blogpost in your GCSE Media blog called ' Denotation and connotation '. 1) Write an analysis of the  WaterAid advert above  using denotation, connotation and analysis. What can you see? What are the deeper meanings in the advert? What does the advert communicate to the audience? How might an audience react after seeing the advert? Denotation: In this ad we can see a young boy next to the words dig toilets not graves(verbal codes).It also features the brand water aid (written code) to promote there branding. We can also see the background refers to where the boy is living in and how he needs our help (symbolic code).The facial expression of the young boy shows he is desperate of needing help(verbal codes). We can see that his clothes aren't really in the best condition and quality. Connotation: The words dig toilets and not graves shows us that they are trying to refer to there safety meaning if they h

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  1)  Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most? Film 2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media? connotation and denotation 3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media? a grade 7 or 8 4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.)  Iphone 5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why? 7 hours because i go on it a lot 6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched? 7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music? spotify 8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game? roblox because its entertaining 9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it?  tiktok because its entertaining 10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why? both because they c