Lexis And Semantics Flashcards
What are connotations?
Meanings that come to mind when thinking of a word beyond its dictionary definition
What are denotations?
The litteral meanings of a word, the dictionary definition
What are synonyms?
2 or more words with similar denotations
What is a Lexical field?
A group of words in a text that are connected by subject
What is a semantic field?
It is a group of words in a text that are connected by connotations
What is the register of a text?
How complicated the words in the text are
What is fluctuating register ?
When a texts register goes from high to low throughout
What is high-frequency lexis?
Words that are commonly used
What is low-frequency register?
Words that aren’t commonly used
What is jargon?
Language specific to a profession or group
What is monosyllabic lexis?
Words that are made of a single syllable
What is disyballic lexis?
Words that are made from two syllables
What is polysyllabic lexis?
Words that are made out of three or more syllables
What is colloquial language?
Causal language that is heard in everyday use
What is subject specific lexis?
Words that are closely connected by one subject