1. Context clues are hints about the meaning of an unknown word found within the text surrounding that word, such as synonyms, examples, contrasts, or inferences that can be drawn.
2. Common types of context clues include synonyms, examples, contrasts/antonyms, and inferences. Authors provide these clues to help readers understand unfamiliar words.
3. Understanding common word parts like prefixes, roots, and suffixes can also help readers determine the meaning of unknown words. Breaking words into recognizable word parts is a fast way to start understanding new vocabulary.
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to know what are figures of speech, to know types of figures of speech and to know the basic need to use them and the meanings of different types of figures of speech.
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to know what are figures of speech, to know types of figures of speech and to know the basic need to use them and the meanings of different types of figures of speech.
All details are from DepEd TV episode for Grade 8 English; courtesy of the Department of Education Philippines (DepEd) aired over IBC channel 13 Philippines.
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ETL705 Week 6Semantics and the LexiconKey topics inBetseyCalderon89
ETL705 Week 6:
Semantics and the Lexicon
Key topics in Semantics
Sense and reference
Literal meaning
Figurative meaning
Lexical Semantics
Speech acts
Gricean maxims
Reference
presupposition
Sense and reference
Sense and reference, as we may simply say, are the two sides of a coin.
Reference (Denotation) is the person, the object, or anything that we are talking about and has a reference in the outside world.
Sense (Meaning) is related to the meaning, and the way the person or the object is referred to.
Activity
Identify the sense and reference of the word ‘unicorn’.
Literal vs. figurative meaning
The meaning that we draw ordinarily is called the literal meaning. The word ‘needle’ is literally defined as ‘a sharp instrument’. The non-literal meaning of ‘pain’ is not included in its dictionary definition. This is the connotative meaning that we get from ‘needle’. The denotation of the word refers (see reference in the previous slide) to the actual needle whereas the connotation, as one type of figurative meaning, is used for the sense (see sense in the previous slide).
Figurative meaning or figurative language is used for different purposes; e.g., for exaggeration, for analogy, and for metaphors, among other things. In literature it is often known as figure of speech.
Metaphors
The sentence ‘He is the apple of my eye’ – doesn’t refer to any kind of fruit; there is, of course, no real apple in a person's eye. The "apple" is someone beloved and held dear.
When we hear this statement, we interpret it metaphorically, that is, we go beyond the literal meaning.
Other examples:
a bubbly personality
feeling blue
a rollercoaster of emotions
it’s raining men
Since our daily use of language is full of metaphors, it is sometimes hard to draw a fine distinction between the literal and the metaphoric meaning. For this reason, some linguists prefer to consider them cognitively and not linguistically.
Activity
Think of 3 metaphors in English (or another language) and discuss
Metonymy
Metonymy is another kind of figure of speech which connotes habituality or association.
e.g.
‘The pen is mightier than the sword’
What about these?
The Crown
The White House
Dish
Ears
A hand
Australia
The semantics of homophony=homonymy
Homonyms:
When two words have the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings
I went to the bank (by the river or to withdraw some cash?).
This is an interesting case
Activity
Provide 2 homonyms.
(If the spelling is different but the sound is the same, e.g sea and see, they are homophones)
The semantics of polysemy
Polysemy (adj polysemous):
When a word has several meanings, such as the word ‘run’.
Compare:
He runs.
The paint runs.
The engine runs.
He has a runny nose.
The grass runs for a mile.
He runs this business.
The semantics of hyponymy
The word ‘gum’ or ‘gum tree’ is one kind of tree. The general word ‘tree’ is superordinate or hyponymous to the word ‘gum tree’.
Different t ...
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3. Do you know the meaning of the word ubiquitous ? Look at the sentence below and see if the context — the words surrounding the unfamiliar word — helps you figure out the meaning of the word. What does ubiquitous mean? A. unaffordable B. complicated C. widespread Cell phones have become ubiquitous ; you can see — and hear — them everywhere.
4. If the phones are “everywhere,” they must be widespread . The context helps you figure out that ubiquitous means “widespread.” Cell phones have become ubiquitous ; you can see — and hear — them everywhere . What does ubiquitous mean? A. unaffordable B. complicated C. widespread
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7. • Textbook authors often provide definitions of important terms, followed by examples. • They usually set off the terms they are defining in italic or boldface type. TEXTBOOK DEFINITIONS In all societies there is some vertical mobility —moving up or down the status ladder. The upward movement is called upward mobility and the downward movement, downward mobility . The promotion of a teacher to the position of principal is an example of upward mobility, and demotion from principal to teacher is downward mobility. Example
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10. Context clues are often found in the form of synonyms : one or more words that mean the same or almost the same as the unknown word. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Synonym Clue
11. In the sentence below, what is the synonym that tells you the meaning of the word innate ? That five-year-old girl must have innate musical talent; playing piano so well at her age requires an inborn gift. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Synonyms
12. In the sentence below, what is the synonym that tells you the meaning of the word innate ? That five-year-old girl must have innate musical talent; playing piano so well at her age requires an inborn gift. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Synonyms The synonym inborn tells you that innate must mean “possessed at birth.” The girl has inborn musical talent. Explanation
13. In the sentences below, what is the synonym that tells you the meaning of the word mentor ? TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Synonyms Gaining a mentor is helpful when you are beginning a new job. A wise and trusted advisor can greatly assist your career.
14. In the sentences below, what is the synonym that tells you the meaning of the word mentor ? TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Synonyms The synonym wise and trusted advisor in the second sentence tells you the meaning of mentor . Explanation Gaining a mentor is helpful when you are beginning a new job. A wise and trusted advisor can greatly assist your career.
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16. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Examples Look at the sentence below and see if the examples help you understand the meaning of the word adversities . As they moved westward, early pioneers faced many adversities , such as scarce food, extreme weather, and loneliness. Adversities means A. criminals. B. decisions. C. hardships.
17. The examples of adversities — scarce food, extreme weather, loneliness — help you understand that adversities means “hardships.” Explanation TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Examples As they moved westward, early pioneers faced many adversities , such as scarce food , extreme weather , and loneliness . Adversities means A. criminals. B. decisions. C. hardships.
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20. Look at the sentences below and see if the examples help you understand the meaning of the word idiosyncrasy . Each of my coworkers has a strange idiosyncrasy . For instance, our receptionist wears only pink. The mail clerk always speaks in a whisper. And my office mate lives on peanuts and apples. Idiosyncrasy means A. hidden thought. B. unusual personal habits. C. unusual goal. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Examples
21. The three examples of unusual personal habits help you understand that idiosyncrasy means “unusual personal habits.” Explanation TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Examples Each of my coworkers has a strange idiosyncrasy . For instance, our receptionist wears only pink . The mail clerk always speaks in a whisper . And my office mate lives on peanuts and apples. Idiosyncrasy means A. hidden thought. B. unusual personal habits. C. unusual goal.
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23. Contrasts/Antonyms are words or phrases that mean the opposite of a word. Antonyms are also useful as context clues. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Contrast/Antonyms
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25. Most of my friends’ mothers seemed ordinary; mine, however, did such bizarre things as spraying green paint on a dead tree in front of our house. Bizarre means A. odd. B. easy. C. dangerous. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Contrast/Antonyms In the sentence below, 1. What is the antonym that helps you figure out the meaning of the word bizarre ? 2. What is the meaning of bizarre ?
26. Most of my friends’ mothers seemed ordinary ; mine, however, did such bizarre things as spraying green paint on a dead tree in front of our house. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Contrast/Antonyms In the sentence below, 1. What is the antonym that helps you figure out the meaning of the word bizarre ? 2. What is the meaning of bizarre ? Bizarre is the opposite of “ordinary,” so it must mean “odd.” Explanation Bizarre means B. easy. C. dangerous. A. odd.
27. In the sentence below, 1. What is the antonym that helps you figure out the meaning of the word verbose ? 2. What is the meaning of verbose ? Verbose means A. argumentative. B. wordy. C. short. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Contrast/Antonyms A memo that is brief and to the point is more likely to be read than one that is verbose and rambling.
28. In the sentence below, 1. What is the antonym that helps you figure out the meaning of the word verbose ? 2. What is the meaning of verbose ? A memo that is brief and to the point is more likely to be read than one that is verbose and rambling. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Contrast/Antonyms Verbose is the opposite of “brief and to the point,” so it must mean “wordy.” Explanation Verbose means A. argumentative. B. wordy. C. short.
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30. • Sometimes, to figure out an unfamiliar word, you must draw conclusions based on the information given. • Asking yourself questions can help you make an accurate guess about the meaning of the unfamiliar word. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Inference
31. Read the sentence below. Then think about the question that follows to figure out the meaning of rectified . One argument against capital punishment is that if an innocent person is executed, the mistake cannot be rectified . Rectified means A. remembered. B. predicted. C. corrected. (What cannot be done about a mistake as final as an execution?) TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Inference
32. Read the sentence below. Then think about the question that follows to figure out the meaning of rectified . One argument against capital punishment is that if an innocent person is executed, the mistake cannot be rectified . Rectified means A. remembered. B. predicted. C. corrected. (What cannot be done about a mistake as final as an execution?) TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Inference Because the innocent person is dead, there is no way to correct the mistake of having executed the person. Explanation
33. Read the sentence below. Then think about the question that follows to figure out the meaning of extricate . It took two days for volunteers to extricate the little girl from the bottom of the well. Extricate means A. free. B. delay. C. remember. (How would volunteers try to help the trapped girl?) TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Inference
34. Read the sentence below. Then think about the question that follows to figure out the meaning of extricate . It took two days for volunteers to extricate the little girl from the bottom of the well. Extricate means A. free. B. delay. C. remember. (How would volunteers try to help the trapped girl?) TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Inference If the girl is at the bottom of a well, the volunteers would try to free her. Explanation
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