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Connotations:Connotations are other meanings that could be interpreted through the media text
-A fire match above the building connotes that the building could possibly be set on fire
-Because he is on his own this could suggest that he’s the only one that thinks what he is doing is right or he is the only
-The fog connotes mystery
-Colours connote darkness
-Loneliness
Denotations: Basic meaning
-Blue eyes are the same colour as the water
-He’s alone
-Smoke
-Dark clouds
-One building on Island
-Fire
-Fog/Grey clouds
Indexical: Suggests other meanings
-Fire: Smoke, death, heat
-Water: Drowning, cleanliness, cold -Island: Loneliness, emotionless,
Mode of address: Where they are looking
-Direct mode of address -Looking right at us- Connects with the audience
Polysemic: Open to many interpretations
The fire has an open meaning with many interpretations. Some people may link it with death and danger but some people may link it with warmth and comfort.