In terms of communication, a photograph is considered as a/an

Correct option is C

Open text : A photograph is considered an open text in communication because it can be interpreted in various ways depending on the viewer's perspective, context, and background. Unlike a closed text, which has a single or fixed meaning, an open text invites multiple interpretations and allows for subjective meaning to be derived.
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Balanced text: This term refers to the even distribution of content, but it does not describe how a photograph communicates meaning.
Complex text: While a photograph might present complex ideas, it is not typically referred to as a complex text, as the concept of open text better describes its interpretative nature.
Closed text: A closed text has a fixed meaning, which is the opposite of how photographs are generally perceived. Photographs often invite viewers to draw various meanings, making them open texts.