Lexis Flashcards
1
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Lexical field
A
Language linked to particular topic e.g sport
Impacts overall meaning & related to register e.g formal & informal
2
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Semantic Field
A
Words of particular topic in written speech, cohesive
3
Q
Callocates
A
Words typically together
4
Q
Hypernyms
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Overall item topic e.g animal
5
Q
Hypernoms
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In that specific item category e.g. Cats, dogs, elephants under ‘animal’