Advantages of Pictograms
Cultural background affects how people understand a certain context. If the symbols used in a pictogram are not common, people might find its message confusing. A pictogram that fails to deliver the message it intends is useless.
On the other hand, pictograms have several advantages. Being visually appealing is one of them. They grab people’s attention with its bright colors and designs. Another advantage is that since it uses symbols, it is easier to understand compared to written signs. People quickly understand pictograms by simply looking at them. Because of this, pictograms take the place of long written signs in public places.
| 1. Question: | When is a pictogram considered useless? |
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| 2. Question: | Why are pictograms easier to understand than written signs? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 3. Question: | How do pictograms grab people’s attention? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| cultural | _______________________________________________ |
| confusing | _______________________________________________ |
| intend | _______________________________________________ |
| advantage | _______________________________________________ |
| take the place of | _______________________________________________ |
| 1. Question: | Have you ever seen a confusing pictogram? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 2. Question: | Do you think pictograms can replace words? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 3. Question: | Do you think more people will use pictograms in the future? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 4. Question: | Do you think pictograms are an effective way to communicate? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 5. Question: | Do you think pictograms can be used for learning a foreign language? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 6. Question: | Which do you prefer, colored pictograms or black and white pictograms? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 7. Question: | Why do you think public places use pictograms? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |

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