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Semantics

TermDefinition
Semantic Field/Lexical set Group of words in the same general subject mean
Synonym similar or same meaning to another word
Antonym The direct opposite of meanin within words wet/dry.
Denotation Dictionary definition
Connotation Implied or associated meanings
Pragmatics reading between the lines. When your parents tell you that your room is a mess they are implying that you go and tidy it.
Collocation Words that yusually bel;ong together e.g. 'father and son' or 'two peas in a pod'
Idiom Common expressions known ion particular cultures but not in others e.g.it's raining cats and dogs'
Cliche overused, corny or unoriginal expression that is often humourous
Personification Describing non-living things as if they have life like features or characteristics
Implication something that is not explicitely stated
Ambiguity The possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more disticnt ways
Hypernyms General name for a group of words that can be brocken down into sub-sections
Hyponyms specific terms within a catergory e.g. tie=menswear
Irony Prdeicted result of a situation that results in the complete opposite 'new tax system burdening people - it was meant to help'
Metonomy using symbols of something to re4present a whole thing, e.g. the crown represents monarchy
Similie Imaginative comparison using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor Imaginative comparison without 'like' or 'as' e.g. the mind is an ocean
Symbolism The representation of messages, values and beliefs of particular words e.g. the 'cross' usually represents 'christianity'
Euphemism Toned down expression e.g. 'to pass away', instead of 'he died'
Dysphemism The opposite of Euphemism, an unfortuanate or umpleasant term used where a much nicer one would easily work
Pun Humourous play on words
Paradox A statement that seems impossiblee.g. drinking lots of water and still feeling thirsty
Oxymoron A figure of speech in which incongryous or seemingly contradictory terms appear side by side
Hyperbole Exxageration for affect e.g. Oh my God!
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