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Semantics Flashcards

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Semantics

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The study of words, sentences and phrases and the meaning that is drawn from them.

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Denotation

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The literal meaning of a word-It’s the dictionary definition

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Connotation

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An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal meaning.

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What do some words carry?

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Strong and negative connotations

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