Semantics - Ymy's Flashcards
1
Q
What is Metonymy?
A
When a word is replaced with a synonymous word in a sentence
2
Q
What is Homonymy?
A
When 2 words with different meanings are in the same form
3
Q
Give an example of Homonym and explain why
A
“Ex-boxer battered outside chip shop” - battered means like a battered sausage and being beat up
4
Q
What are Homophones?
A
When 2 words are spelt differently but sound the same
5
Q
Give an example of a Homophone
A
“Grown” sounds like ““Groan”
6
Q
What is Polysemy?
A
When one word has 2 meanings that are related
7
Q
Give an example of Polysemy
A
A “Dish” might refer to the plate itself or the meal
