English Language Flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageInvestigating languageASWJEC Created by: dannyroberts99Created on: 08-04-16 10:57 Denotation The literal dictionary definition of a word 1 of 14 Connotation Other ideas and associations that come with a word 2 of 14 Allusion A passing reference to other work - relying on a shared cultural reference. (e.g, The Bible & Narnia) 3 of 14 Euphemism A mild or indirect term used to avoid giving offence (e.g, flower) 4 of 14 Dysphemism A blunt/crude term used to cause offence. 5 of 14 Synonym A word that is completely interchangeable with another- sharing a meaning. 6 of 14 Antonym Words which have the opposite meaning (e.g, hot/cold) 7 of 14 Semantic Field Words that are connected by the same topic are of a semantic field (e.g, a semantic field of love) 8 of 14 Subject-Specific Lexis Words that are specialist and demand education/knowledge 9 of 14 Onomatopoeia Words that imitate the sounds of objects or actions 10 of 14 Stream Of Consciousness The act of writing as though unedited (a thought process) 11 of 14 Direct Speech Speech that appears in quotation marks 12 of 14 Reported Speech Speech that is reported from others (Anne said it was cold) 13 of 14 Personification Giving human feelings and emotions to an objector concept. 14 of 14
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