Linguistic semantics is the study of the systematic ways in which languages build meaning, particularly in words and sentences.

meaning of phrases or sentences depends on both the meaning of its words and how these words are structurally combined

EXAMPLE; the word ‘neat’ can be replaced with ‘tidy’, ‘orderly’,

example; the word 'home' suggests comfort, security and family

Figurative language is a language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

comparison made between things which are essentially not alike

To interpret metaphors we need to understand both the literal meaning and facts about the world.

expression used by a particular group of people with a meaning that is only known through common use

they involve a comparison of two unlike things and involve the words like or as.

a figure of speech where one thing is replaced with a word that is closely associated with it

EXAMPLE; The Pentagon/The White House issued a statement yesterday.

When something that is not human is given human-like qualities

Exaggerating, often in a humorous way, to make a particular point

When you name an action by imitating the sound associated with it

phrase that is often repeated and has become kind of meaningless