Semantic Field-A topic of Semantics.pptx

Semantic field and Universe of Discourse- these ideas are related to comprehension of text/conversation's literal meaning

1. The term “Semantic F ield" was introduced by linguists like Jost Trier and Michael Halliday in the mid-20th century.

2. I n linguistics, a semantic field is a set of words grouped by meaning referring to a specific subject . It is a collection of words which are related to one another be it through their similar meanings , or through a more abstract relation. For example, if a writer is writing a poem or a novel about a ship, they will surely use words such as ocean, waves, sea, tide, blue, storm, wind, sails, etc . It is a set of words (or lexemes) related in meaning .

3. There are two kinds of semantic fields Ordered Unordered Ordered E.g : Months of the year begin from January until December. Also the days of the week. Unordered E.g : A nimals can be arranged depending on families such as the animals of the cat family.

4. What is the effect of semantic fields? Building an emotion: Semantic fields also help to create undertones to pieces of literature . This effectively builds emotion, and provides subtle indications to a reader as to what may be about to happen . What's the difference between semantic field and lexical field? A lexical field is "a structure formed by lexemes," whereas a semantic field is "the underlying meaning which finds expression in lexemes ." Lexemes are the basic units of a stock of words in any given language. ... Lexical fields study how words affect other words in a sentence.