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Unveiling Illusions: Exploring Perception vs Reality through Optical Ambiguity

Delve into the captivating world of optical illusions that challenge our perception versus reality. Explore how visual stimuli can deceive our senses and prompt varied interpretations, revealing the intricate interplay between what we see and what truly exists. Engage with thought-provoking examples like the intriguing black and white lines that seem to wave mysteriously. Unravel the complexities of ambiguity in art and language, where meanings transcend the obvious, from C.A. Gilbert's poignant "All is Vanity" to G.A. Wotherspoon's enigmatic "Gossip." Discover the essence of polysemy and lexical ambiguity through clever wordplay and literary references like Macbeth's multifaceted characters. Witness the magic of swirling "Pink" Dots and vanishing Yellow, challenging your perception of reality. Are you ready to question if what you perceive is merely a mirage, or does it embody a deeper truth?

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Unveiling Illusions: Exploring Perception vs Reality through Optical Ambiguity

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  1. Perception vs. Reality Things aren’t always as they seem…or are they???? -Ms. Croney

  2. Optical Illusions visually perceived images that differ from objective reality

  3. http://www.opticaliillusions.com/ Do these black and white lines appear to wave or vibrate?

  4. a condition whereinformation can be understood or interpreted in more than one way

  5. How are these pictures ambiguous? “All is Vanity” – C.A. Gilbert “Gossip” – G.A. Wotherspoon

  6. They only move when you’re not looking!

  7. a word or phrase contains more than one meaning ……………………..... Polysemy (poly = many) (sema = signs) • Check (bank, verify, or chess) • “The peasants are revolting” said the king. • The Porter in Macbeth • “No man born of woman can harm Macbeth.” Lexical Ambiguity

  8. Is perception reality?

  9. How is Macbeth ambiguous?

  10. How is Lady Macbeth ambiguous?

  11. Swirling "Pink" Dots Disappearing Yellow Is reality based on what you feel or what you see?

  12. You THOUGHT it would happen; so, it did. Sometimes perception becomesreality.

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