The add mentions three easily recognizable symbols in the first line. The second line assures us that everyone knows what these universal symbols mean. We only have to glimpse at them for a second, and we know what the symbols mean. When I think of these three symbols, they are all related in my head. They are related in their looks and in their meaning.
All three symbols have similar looks. The peace sign and the happy face both consist of circles. The four-leaf clover is not a circle, but it has certain roundness to it. When I think about the three symbols in my mind, they are all about the same size and could possibly even be the same color.
The peace sign, the happy face, and the four-leaf clover have different denotations, but they have similar connotations. When thinking about each one, it puts a smile on my face. The peace sign is one that has “come back in style” so to say in the past couple of years. It is a symbol seen on clothing, on cars, in decorations etc. It is a symbol that is universally seen on a positive note. They happy face is another easily recognizable symbol that is obviously seen on a positive note. We use happy faces on everything that makes us smile. It is a symbol of Wal-Mart, and it is used a lot in online chatting and communication. In other words, the symbol comes up a lot every day. The last symbol mentioned is the four leaf clover. This is a symbol of fortune and luck. We associate this symbol with St. Patrick’s Day. It is recognizable to most people as a sign of luck. When we think of four leaf clovers, we also think that they can be difficult to find. They are not something we see every day.
The article is for the car company Mercedes-Benz. They discuss these particular symbols because they are similar to the Mercedes-Benz symbol. Mercedes has a symbol that is universally recognized just like the peace sign, the happy face, and the four leaf clover. I think Mercedes probably made their symbol similar to these others on purpose. When we see the Mercedes symbol, there is a positive connotation that goes along with it because of these other symbols. The Mercedes symbol is a symbol of wealth. They want to be seen as peaceful and happy. Because they are a sign of wealth, they are something we do not see every day, like the four leaf clover. We associate all of these symbols together, and this is good for the Mercedes-Benz company.


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This is one of the most recognizable symbols around the world, and it is simply for a fast food restaurant.