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What is Semantics? Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It involves analyzing how words and phrases are used, how they combine to form larger structures, and how they are interpreted by speakers and listeners.
What are the two main branches of Semantics? The two main branches of Semantics are lexical semantics and compositional semantics.
What is lexical semantics? Lexical semantics is the study of the meaning of individual words and phrases. It looks at how words are used in different contexts and how they are related to each other.
What is compositional semantics? Compositional semantics is the study of how the meanings of individual words and phrases combine to form the meaning of larger structures, such as sentences and paragraphs. It looks at how words and phrases interact with each other to create meaning.
What is an example of a semantic ambiguity? An example of a semantic ambiguity is the phrase I saw her duck. This phrase could mean either that the person saw a duck belonging to her, or that the person saw her physically duck down.
What is the difference between denotation and connotation? Denotation is the literal meaning of a word or phrase, while connotation is the implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase.
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym? A synonym is a word or phrase that has the same or similar meaning as another word or phrase, while an antonym is a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of another word or phrase.
What is the difference between a homonym and a homograph? A homonym is a word or phrase that has the same sound as another word or phrase, while a homograph is a word or phrase that is spelled the same as another word or phrase, but has a different meaning.

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Introduction

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It looks at how words and phrases are used and understood in different contexts. Semantics can help us understand how language works and how it is used in everyday life.

Basic Concepts

  1. What is the difference between a word's denotation and its connotation?

A word's denotation is its literal meaning, or the definition given in a dictionary. Its connotation is the implied meaning or the feelings associated with the word.

  1. What is the difference between syntax and semantics?

Syntax is the structure of a language, or the way words and phrases are combined to form sentences. Semantics is the meaning of words and phrases, or how they are understood in different contexts.

  1. What is an example of a homonym?

A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning. An example of a homonym is the word bat, which can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.

Advanced Concepts

  1. What is a semantic ambiguity?

A semantic ambiguity is when a word or phrase has more than one possible meaning. For example, the phrase “I saw her duck” could mean that the person saw a duck, or it could mean that the person saw the person duck down.

  1. What is an example of a polyseme?

A polyseme is a word that has multiple related meanings. An example of a polyseme is the word “run.” It can mean to move quickly, to operate, or to manage.

  1. What is an example of a lexical ambiguity?

A lexical ambiguity is when a word or phrase can have multiple meanings depending on the context. An example of a lexical ambiguity is the word “bank.” It can mean a financial institution, the edge of a river, or a pile of something.

Practice Questions

  1. What is the denotation of the word happy?

The denotation of the word happy is feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

  1. What is an example of a homophone?

An example of a homophone is the words there, their, and they're.

  1. What is an example of a lexical ambiguity?

An example of a lexical ambiguity is the phrase I saw her duck. It could mean that the person saw a duck, or it could mean that the person saw the person duck down.

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