Semantics Flashcards
1
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semantics
A
meaning
2
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semantic domain
A
a topic that runs through the text
3
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sense relations
A
- idioms
- synonyms
- antonyms
- hyponyms
- denotation + connotation
4
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idioms
A
culturally-specific phrase where the individual words do not have the same meaning
e.g it is raining cats and dogs
5
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synonyms
A
words with the same or similar meanings
6
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antonyms
A
words with opposite meanings
7
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hyponyms
A
refers to words that belong to a broader category
8
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hypernym
A
the umbrella term / category
9
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denotation
A
dictionary definition / literal meaning
10
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connotation
A
associated meaning
11
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taboo
A
topics which are rude, offensive or uncomfortable to discuss
12
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euphemism
A
a more polite way to refer to a taboo topic
13
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dysphemism
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an impolite, rude or offensive way to refer to a taboo topic
14
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semantic patterning
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- figurative language
- irony
- simile
- metaphor
- personification
- oxymoron
- pun
- hyperbole
15
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figurative language
A
language that is not literal in meaning
