Language Of Language Flashcards

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Denotation

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The literal meaning of a word

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Connotation

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Figurative or associated meaning of a word

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Generalization

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Defined as a broad statement or an idea that is applied to a group of people or things.

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Stereotyping

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A fixed or preconceived of a particular group of people being the same.

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What is a Neologism?

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A new word that has been accepted into the dictionary

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Anachronism

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A reference that is not compatible with the time

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Satire

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Ridicule to expose the evil or folly of a person of situation

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Parody

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A work or performance that imitates another work with the intention of ridiculing it.

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Diction

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Word diction

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Slang

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Unconventional language used by a particular group of people defined by the generation or pop culture

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Colloquial language

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Everyday conventional language

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Jargon

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Language used by a particular group of people, usually professional or with interest

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Emotive language

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Words that arouse strong emotion in the reader

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Persuasive language

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Language that is used to persuade people to believe with a point of view

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Caricature

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A picture or word picture that which exaggerated the physical features or characteristics of a person for humorous effect

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Propaganda

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It aims to persuade people to believe in certain ideas,values and belief systems. It is always biases