LEXIS AND SEMANTICS

Question 1

Denotative

Answer 1

The literal meaning

Question 2

Monosyllabic

Answer 2

One syllable word

Question 3

Disyllabic

Answer 3

Two syllable word

Question 4

Polysyllabic

Answer 4

Multiple syllable word

Question 5

High Frequency Words

Answer 5

Commonly used words

Question 6

Low Frequency Words

Answer 6

Rare or technical lexis

Question 7

Synonyms

Answer 7

Words with similar meanings

Question 8

Antonyms

Answer 8

Words with opposing meanings

Question 9

Hyponym

Answer 9

Specific smaller category term

Question 10

Hypernym

Answer 10

Broad category term

Question 11

Neologism

Answer 11

New words to the language

Question 12

Collocation

Answer 12

Two or more words that go together eg. Fish and chips

Question 13

Compound

Answer 13

Two words making one eg. Breakfast

Question 14

Blend

Answer 14

Two words mixed together eg. Brunch

Question 15

Connotation

Answer 15

Meanings associated with a word

Question 16

Euphemism

Answer 16

Positive or softer way of saying something eg. Popped their clogs instead of died

Question 17

Dysphemism

Answer 17

Negative or harsher way of saying something eg. Six feet under

Question 18

Symbolism

Answer 18

An idea represented through a symbol

Question 19

Implied message

Answer 19

Suggestion

Question 20

Idiom

Answer 20

Catchphrase

Question 21

Members Resources

Answer 21

Reference to cultural knowledge