The item I have received is a packet of NISSIN brand Instant Noodles. The following are words I have identified with the Instant Noodles, along with images associated and their connotational and denotational messages.
- Cheap
Denotational: Spend less to save money.
Connotational: More affordable for the poor, because it is inexpensive. Becomes more accessible to all age groups.
- Fast
Denotational: Saves Time
Connotational: Allows you to do more things with extra time, saves effort. Time can be used to do more meaningful and important things.
- Convenient
Denotational: Saves effort.
Connotational: Saves energy and time. ‘Extra resources’ can be used to do more things. Less effort is needed for travelling, cooking, or preparation. Handy.
- Filling
Denotational: Satisfies your hunger.
Connotational: You will not go hungry easily, and can save money on food since Instant Noodles are cheap and filling. It can be spent on other items.
- Japan/Chinese/Asian
Denotational: Origins of NISSIN Instant noodles.
Connotational: Authentic, and leads us to explore or be more interested in Asian culture.
- Portable
Denotational: Easy to bring around.
Connotational: Easy to cook anywhere and carry anywhere from place to place. Do not have to worry about taking up too much space as well.
- Freshly-cooked, hot
Denotational: Newly made, fresh to eat to savour the best state.
Connotational: Suitable for cold times and to warm the body up.
- Easy
Denotational: Less effort and direction to cook.
Connotational: Accessible to a large range of ages, because it is not difficult to cook. Increases accessibility to consumers.
- Tasty
Denotational: Nice to eat.