Characters are the people or creatures that appear in a story, play, or movie. SIGNS are a type of visual communication, often composed of words or SYMBOLS, that conveys a message to the viewer. SYMBOLS are a visual representation of an idea, object, or concept. MARKS are a visible impression or trace left by something that has been in contact with a surface. RECORDS are a written or printed account of events, facts, or thoughts. NOTES are a brief written or printed comment, observation, or reminder. Natures are the essential qualities or characteristics of something.