semantics

Question 1

what is semantics

Answer 1

study of meaning

Question 2

what are the forms of meaning

Answer 2

connotations, denotations

Question 3

connotations

Answer 3

associations assigned to work, varies depending on individual using word

Question 4

denotations

Answer 4

meaning found in dictionary

Question 5

semantic field

Answer 5

area of meaning identified by a set of lexical items eg earring, pendant and ring are all jewellery

Question 6

inference

Answer 6

additional info assumed by hearers

Question 7

types of associations

Answer 7

• euphemisms
• dysphemism

Question 8

euphemism

Answer 8

substitutes harsh language eg passed away

Question 9

dysphemism

Answer 9

derogatory term in place of pleasant one eg cancer stick

Question 10

what are the 5 semantic changes

Answer 10

• broadening
• narrowing
• elevation
• deterioration
• shift

Question 11

broadening

Answer 11

change of meaning of a word by expansion eg business originally meaning being busy

Question 12

narrowing

Answer 12

reductions in context eg girl originally meaning a child of either gender

Question 13

elevation

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refers to change in connotations in word eg sick meaning cool

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deterioration

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occurs when word gains negative stimulus eg accident used to mean change events

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shift

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word completely differs eg gay originally meaning joyous now means homosexual person

Question 16

semantic over generalisation

Answer 16

limited vocab covering wide range of unrelated things eg all animals are a dog