Meaning

Mening is what the author is trying to instill in the readers interpretation.

Types of Meanings §

Literal Meanings §

Surface-level, adjective meanings, it’s a large, white shape made out of ice! It’s an icebeg

Interpreted Meanings - Shaped by context §

Shaped by context or readings People on a boat sail over to the iceberg. One person follows a religion in which icebergs are sacred “It’s a sign from God!” he thinks

Implied Meanings - Suggested meanings §

Look just below the surface you can see a greenish tint. This suggests that minerals and microorganisms ar erozen i nthe iceberg. It’s not just a hunk of ice. It’s a hub of life.

Symbolic Meanings - Deep meanings §

The iceberg is a ymbol of concealment, it represents deeper issues or characteristics that are hidden from the surface.

Connoted Meanings §

Shaped by mental associations Icebergs have conotaations of danger and peril (e.g. assocaited w/ the titanic sinking), its not just an iceberg - it’s a sign of danger.