Terminology for AS English Language

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a semantic field?

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A semantic field is a set of words related in meaning within the same conceptual domain.

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

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What is dysphemism?

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Dysphemism is a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a collocate?

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A collocate is a word that is often used in combination with another word, forming a common phrase.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.