Modality (semiotics)

In the context of semiotics, modality refers to the way in which different signs convey varying degrees of reality, truth, or certainty. It involves the assessment of the relationship between a sign and the referent it represents, which can encompass aspects like possibility, necessity, and probability. Modality can be divided into different types: 1. **Epistemic modality**: This relates to the degree of certainty or knowledge about a proposition.