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II. Word Patterns Flashcards

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Denotation

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Word meaning with no subtext behind it

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Connotation

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Word meaning with implications/subtext under it

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Polysemous words

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Words with multiple meanings/different word, same meaning

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Synonyms

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Different words, same meaning

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Antonyms

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Opposite meaning words

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Homonyms

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Identical words with different meanings

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Pun (def and synonyms)

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Wordplay, double meaning
Figure of speech relying on homonyms and polysemy

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Palindrome

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Readable forwards and backwards

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Archaism

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Purposeful use of old english

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Neologism

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Invented words: creating, portmanteau words, blending

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