Nancy Wagaman Interpretation: A noise an animal makes (such as a dog bark or a rooster crow) can represent: A traditional or cultural meaning of that sound or that animal, such as a rooster crow representing dawn.
The animal that makes that sound, or one of its characteristics.
The situation or feeling associated with the particular sound, such as a dog’s whimper representing sadness or an unmet need.
A personal experience you associate with that animal or its sound (such as a sheep’s “baa” representing your recent trip to Scotland).
See also: Communication; Crying; Noise; Animal
Opportunity to be clear about what I am trying to communicate rather than responding impulsively to others