1
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What are Semantics?
A
The way of looking at how words are interpreted
2
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What are Connotations?
A
Inferred meanings
3
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What are Denotations?
A
Literal meanings
4
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What are Semantic fields?
A
Choosing certain words falling under a specific theme
5
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What are Similes?
A
When a comparison is made
6
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What is a Metaphor?
A
A figurative use of language
7
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What is Personification?
A
Giving a non-living thing human characteristics
8
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What are Idioms?
A
Phrases which are used not related to the topic of a piece of writing
9
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What are Oxymorons?
A
When two words are put together that are opposites
10
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Give an example of an Oxymoron
A
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English Language - MLA
flashcards
Decks in class (24)
# Cards
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Text Positioning8
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Phonology10
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Word Classes: Nouns11
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Noun and Verb Phrase Tense Info and Modality9
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Word Classes: Pronouns7
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Word Classes: Adjectives9
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Word Classes: Adverbs3
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Tense Classes brief info6
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Word Classes: Adverbials3
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Word Classes: Conjunctions4
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Word Classes: Prepositions3
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Word Classes: Determiners4
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Syntax: Forms of Sentences15
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Syntax: Sentence Structure Types32
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Syntax: English Vs Latin Sentence Structure2
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Deictic marker examples2
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Syntax: Other Sentence Structures2
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Register16
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Lexis19
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Audience Positioning and Binary Opposition24
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Phonological Features24
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Semantics10
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Semantics - Ymy's21
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Graphology14
