Semantics 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageWord classesASAQA Created by: becca_alixCreated on: 18-03-16 14:02 What is meant by Semantic Field? This is; a group of words based around the same topic/theme e.g. Foundation, Concealer, Bronzer; semantic field of make-up. 1 of 7 What is a Synonym? A wrod that has an equivalent meaning to another word e.g. Friend/Mate 2 of 7 What is an Antonym? A word/words that have opposite meanings to one another e.g. Happy/Sad 3 of 7 What is a Hyponym? This is the relationship between more general and specific words e.g. Computer; Laptop/Desktop 4 of 7 What is meant by Eupherism? These are more socially acceptable words or phrases e.g. when a company says they're 'downsizing' rather than firing people. 5 of 7 What is meant by Dyspherism? These are more blunt, harsher and probably taboo words or phrases e.g. 'Nutcase' to refer to someone with a mental illness 6 of 7 What is a Metaphor? An example of a metaphor is; 'boling with rage' 7 of 7
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