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1The subject matter manifests itself in the form of a central image. 2Main themes then radiate from this image in the form of branches. 3Each branch is made unique by its own distinct label, colour and shape. 4Each branch may radiate further sub-branches identified by a key image and/or word. 5Branches or sub-branches may interconnect, depending on
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