Semantics Review 1

The meaning of an expression can be defined by the object it makes a reference to. (That computer is brand new)

• Image theory

• Denotational theory

• Use theory

• Mentalist

Choose the semantic features for the following word. Choose 3.

"Bee"

• [+winged]

• [-human]

• [+bites]

• [+stings]

"My bachelor friends are all married" is an example of...

• Tautology

• Contradiction

• Situationally True/False

"Presidents are poor" is an example of...

• Situationally true/false

• Contradiction

• Tautology

Cars move on wheels

• Situationally true/false

• Tautology

• Contradiction

Choose the best synonymous word or phrase for the underlined portion:

"If it gives you peace of mind, you should do it."

• Freedom from anxiety

• Telling someone off

• Saying frankly what you mean

Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence:

"My father was so annoyed with my grades that he..."

• gave me peace of mind

• gave me a piece of his mind

• was in two minds

"I need a hand with this, please." is an example of a...

• metaphor

• metonym

"She is an early bird." is an example of a...

• metaphor

• metonym