semantics

Question 1

semantic fields/domains

Answer 1

when lexemes can be grouped with others that have interrelated meanings, they are said to belong to the same semantic field (or semantic domain). By organising words and phrases into a semantic field, it is possible to understand the topic or focus of a particular discourse.

Question 2

lexical choice + semantic patterning

Answer 2

-figurative language
-irony
- metaphor
-oxymoron
-simile
-personification
-animation
-puns
-lexical ambiguity

Question 3

lexical meanings.. esp. sense relations??

Answer 3

-synonymy
-antonymy
-hyponymy
-idiom
-denotation
-connotation
-euphemism
-dysphemism

Question 4

euphemism

Answer 4

• a word or phrase that masks an unpleasant meaning
  –> allow speakers & writers to avoid causing offence when referring to taboo topics, also enhance the prestige to something or someone
• common in double-speak

Question 5

dysphemism

Answer 5

• a word or phrase that magnifies an unpleasant meaning, for humour, to cause offence or to abuse
• draws further attention to the aspect that is taboo