B2D Session 4 Crossword
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
Down: 1) An oversimplified and often negative belief about a group of people.2) The process by which a word becomes more negative or insulting in meaning. Example: Silly originally meant “happy,” but now means “not intelligent.”5) Shared beliefs and values in a community that influence language use. Example: Changes in social attitudes can make some words offensive over time.9) The original or literal meaning of a word. Example: The denotation of snake is a type of animal. Across: 3) A word used to insult or show lack of respect toward a person or group.4) Words or expressions considered offensive or inappropriate in society. Example: Some derogatory terms become taboo and should not be used.5) A process in which the meaning of a word changes over time. Example:The word nice once meant “foolish” but now means “kind.”6) An unfavorable or insulting meaning attached to a word. Example: Stubborn has a negative connotation.7) A word or fixed expression in a language. Example: Kick the bucket is a lexical item meaning “to die.”8) A type of semantic change where a word develops a negative or disrespectful meaning. Example:Mistress once meant a respected woman, but now has a negative meaning.10) The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word beyond its dictionary meaning. Example: Cheap has a negative connotation, while inexpensive does not.
 

 

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