Malapropism Flashcards
1
Q
What is a malaprop?
A
A mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one. Often with an amusing effect.
2
Q
What is 1 of the 3 feature a malaprop must have?
A
The new word that replaces the original, must have a different meaning.
3
Q
2
A
The substitute must have a similar sound to the original word.
4
Q
3
A
The word used must be recognizable in the speaker’s native tongue.
5
Q
Example
A
She minus whale go since she has already bought the tickets.
