Language Levels - Semantics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a/are collocation/collocates and example?
A
Words which go together, e.g. salt and pepper.
2
Q
What is a euphemism and example?
A
A less harsh way of saying things, e.g. ‘make love’ instead of ‘sex’.
3
Q
What is a dysphemism and example?
A
A blunt way of saying things, e.g. ‘shag’ instead of ‘sex’.
4
Q
What is a hypernym and example?
A
An umbrella/generic term, e.g. animals.
5
Q
What is a hyponym and example?
A
A part of a larger collection, e.g. dogs.
