Definitions:
Polysemia: Something that has more tha one meaning i .e A crane which can also mean a bird and a piec of construction equipment.
Prefffered reading:Books, texts, magazines, or anything that you read that someone suggests you read-maybe because it goes along with your tastes and interests or if you just want to know more about a specific topic.
Aberrant reading – the interpretation of a text in a manner different from the way its author intended it to be decoded.
Oppositional reading:Oppositional is when you completely disagree
Denotation – the simplest way to create meaning. For example, if I were to paint a picture of a tree, it would denote a tree.
Connotation – meaning created through association. For example, fig leaves have connotations of modesty, horns have connotations of demons and the colour red has connotations of passion and rage.
Anchorage – additional information designed to “anchor” the text to one specific reason, reducing polysemy and, consequently, reducing the risk of aberrant readings. For example, if you put a caption on a photo, people will interpret the photo in a way that relates to that caption.
Juxtaposition – the placement of two or more utterly distinct concepts in direct proximity to one another. When done deliberately, juxtaposition is a valid tool used to create effect. For example, Pink Floyd’s The Wall juxtaposes uplifting melodies with bleak or angry lyrics to conjure up a tone of insanity. When accidental, however, juxtaposition can be jarring and off putting for audiences. For example, showing a cheery comedy film followed by a bleak documentary would not be likely to impress audiences.
