Modes of Communication

Linguistic

The Theogony is an epic poem. It has words that are meant to be read, both silently and out loud.

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There is actual text on the pages throughout the book. In addition, there is also the image and colors on the front cover.

Aural

The Theogony is a collection of stories that were originally told orally. The poem itself is also meant to be read aloud.

Spatial

It is in actual book form, with flipping pages. If it is in e-book form, then there will be menus and different options.

Gestural

The pages within the book, flip. The book itself is also moveable. If it is in e-book form, then you can move the digital page, as well as menus which allow you to move from chapter to chapter.

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