Semantics, pragmatics, denotativ & connotative

Semantics
The study of language which focuses on meaning.
e.g. : My father is the driver.

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Words

Semantics

My

(i) pronouns (ii) human (iii) those who say

Father

(i) human (ii) Men (iii) Adult (iv) the father of child
(i) human (ii) to bring vehicle
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Driver

Pragmatic
Area of language function that embraces the use of language in social context.
The study of how context affects meaning.

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 For example, the sentence "It's cold in here" can be interpreted in certain situations as "close the windows".

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Example
Cindy: there is a bookstore over there Linnea: no

Cindy: why not

Linnea: Im tired.

Cindy: there is a bookstore over there. Lets go inside.

Linnea: no, I dont want to go inside.

Cindy: why do you not want to go inside?

Linnea: I dont want to because Im tired.

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Denotative meaning The meaning of a symbol that is shared by a group of people and work for communication.

Lateral meaning (direct meaning).

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Connotative meaning The meaning of a symbol that is personal to an individual and not shared.

Not lateral meaning (indirect direct).

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Word Mother Cat

Denotative meaning a female parent a carnivorous mammal, domesticated as a rat catcher or pet

Connotative meaning love and security graceful motion, affectionate playfulness, noble reserve and admirable self sufficiency

House

a place where one a place of security, lives; a residence comfort, and family a red rose with a green stem passion and love
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Rose