Visual symbols are representations of reality that come in the form of signs and symbols, including drawings, cartoons, strip drawings, diagrams, charts, graphs, and maps. Drawings are simple lines that can effectively show ideas with clarity. Cartoons metaphorically tell stories through pictures without captions. Diagrams show relationships and arrangements through lines and symbols. Charts and graphs present quantitative data for analysis, while maps represent surfaces like the earth.

2.  What is visual symbol and it’s types ?
 Drawing
 Cartoon
 Strip drawing
 Diagram
 Chart
 Graphs
 Maps
 Conclusions
 Questions

3.  Visual symbols are representations of direct reality,
which comes in the form of signs and symbols. The
following is a detailed discussion on the different kinds of
visual symbols, which are drawings, sketches, cartoons,
comics or strip drawing, diagrams, charts and graphs,
maps, and posters.

4.  These are crude and simple lines, which are effective in
showing what needs to be shown with sufficient clarity,
to make the meaning vivid to learners or students.
 They are drawings with no illusion of depth but a smart
teacher can use them in a very effective way in
explaining and showing ideas and concepts.

5.  Cartoons tell stories metaphorically through pictures,
which need no captions. Symbolism conveys messages,
less words more symbolism the better. The cartoon
presents a certain issue or concern which could be
either for or against it.
 It is a pictorial representation or caricature of a person,
idea, situation or issue that is designed to influence
public opinion.

6.  Strip drawings are recommended for their story value in
adaptation of the classics. They are affective in
instruction not only because they are simple, clear and
easy to read but because they deal with materials that
has been made personal.

7.  Diagrams are simplified drawings designed to show
interrelationship primarily by means of lines and
symbols. They are used to explain rather than to
represent. It is a drawing that shows arrangement and
relationship, as parts to a whole, relative values, origins
and developments, chronological flow, fluctuations and
distributions.
Examples:
-affinity diagram
-tree diagram
-fishbone diagram

8.  Charts are graphic or pictorial representations of a large
mass of information or show progression thru time and
space of people or events, ideas and objects.
Examples:
-tree or stream chart
-organizational chart
-comparison and contrast
-pareto chart
-gannt chart
-flow chart

9.  Graphs present quantitative data for easier analysis and
interpretation. It shows comparative relationship of data
involved in size, trends and growth. Graphs are best
used in developing and in summarizing a unit.
Examples:
-circle or pie graph
-bar graph
-graphic organizer
-pictorial graph

10.  Maps are usually shown on flat surface and are used to
represent the surface of the earth or some parts of it,
showing the relative size and position according to scale
or projection and position represented.
Examples:
-physical map
-relief map
-commercial map
-political map

11.  Visual symbols are representations of direct reality,
which comes in the form of signs and symbols. The
following is a detailed discussion on the different kinds of
visual symbols, which are drawings, cartoons, strip
drawing, diagrams, charts , graphs, maps, and posters.

12.  What are the different types of chart?
 What are the different types of maps?
 Why visual symbols second to the abstract of the cone?