Teminology - Semantics

Question 1

Denotation

Answer 1

Denotation of a word is the literal or primary meaning of a word

Question 2

Connotation

Answer 2

Connotation of a word is an idea or feeling which a word invokes

Question 3

Loaded language

Answer 3

Loaded words have strong negative or positive connotations and can have powerful emotional impact

Question 4

Synonym

Answer 4

Is a word with similar meaning to another word

Question 5

Antonym

Answer 5

Is a word that means the opposite to another word

Question 6

Hypernyms

Answer 6

A word with a broad meaning constituting a category into which words with more specific meanings fall
E.g vehicle - car, bus, bicycle

Question 7

Hyponymys

Answer 7

The word with a more specific meaning that can be classified by the hypernyms are called hyponyms
E.g apple, banana for fruit

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

Words or phrases which substitute mild or vague language to soften the harsh reality of a subject or event

Question 9

Dysphemism

Answer 9

These are the use of unfavourable, plain spoken or socially taboo expressions instead of more socially acceptable ones - may be offensive

Question 10

Semantic field

Answer 10

Refers to a collection of words that are related by their topic

Question 11

Amelioration

Answer 11

Words change meaning to become more positive over time e.g ‘sick’ meant unwell but now it means cools

Question 12

Peroration

Answer 12

Words change meaning to become more negative over time e.g crafty meant clever now means dishonest