Lexis and Semantics of Occupation Brief Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Which paper is Language Diversity going to appear in?
A
Paper 2
2
Q
What is the term for technical language used within a specific job?
A
Jargon
3
Q
Define General Lexis
A
Words that everyone knows but have a more specific meaning in one field of work
4
Q
Define Codes
A
When certain terms or sentences in a job have a separate meaning to their literal meaning
5
Q
Give an example of a “code” piece of language used in Doctors lexis at work and give its meaning in the occupation
A
“Circling the drain” which means that someone will die soon
