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    Report “Homonyms and antonyms” Translation Department fulfilled by the second-year student Iryna Dyachenko Research supervisor G.Chulanova Sumy‚ 2012 Homonyms “Words identical in form but quite different in their meaning and distribution are called homonyms” [1‚ 74]. “Homonym is a word that is spelt like another word (or pronounced like it) but which has a different meaning” [2‚ 464]. The term is derided from Greek “homonymous”

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    Technical Writing Bautista‚ Ma. Joydel D. FM09205 Prof. Anitha Dela Cruz Pseudo homonyms This is words that are similar in sound but different in meaning and spelling. Examples: write/right : Please write your name. Are you right handed?  no/know: No dogs are allowed here. Do you know the answer?  new/knew: She has a new dog. Dad knew how to make omelets.  eye/I: I enjoy reading. The

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    Classification of Homonyms A. The standard way of classification (given by I.V. Arnold) a) Homonyms proper b) Homophones c) Homographs B. Classification given by A.I. Smirnitsky a) Full homonyms b) Partial homonyms C. Other aspects of classification 3. Sources of Homonymy 4. Problems of Homonymy a) Distinguishing homonymy from polysemy b) Different meanings of the same homonym in terms of distribution c) Difference between patterned and non-patterned homonymy Conclusion Literature Introduction

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    Homonyms vs Heteronyms

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    Online sources about homonyms‚ heteronyms‚ homographs: ➢ HOMONYMS are words that sound alike but have different meanings. o Homophones are a type of homonym that also sound alike and have different meanings‚ but have different spellings. ➢ HOMOGRAPHS are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.  o Heteronyms are a type of homograph that are also spelled the same and have different meanings‚ but sound different. ➢ WORDS THAT BOTH SOUND THE SAME AND ARE

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    of homonyms 1.3 Diachronically approach of homonyms 1.4 Synchronically approach in studying homonyms CHAPTER II. 2.1 ETYMOLOGICAL AND SEMANTIC CRITERIA IN POLYSEMY AND HOMONYMY 2.2 Modern methods of investigating homonyms 2.3 The two main sources of homonymy are: 2.4 Polysemy and Homonymy: Etymological and Semantic Criteria 2.5 Typological analysis of homonymy and polysemy in three languages III. CONCLUSION IV. THE LIST OF USED LITERATURE

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    know why he left Rose and how he felt when Rain was lost. We would see the book from his point of view. This novel would be different because we then would not know Rose’s feelings. I think the book is better off with Rose narrating. I think Rose keeps her list of homonyms because she has an obsession with homonyms and it keeps her occupied. She keeps the list in alphabetical order and so‚ when she thinks of a new homonym and there is no space she has to rewrite it. Throughout the story‚ we also learn

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    American Literature from Puritanism to Romanticism Comparison of Puritanism‚ the Age of Reason‚ and Romanticism. Puritanism hard times God-centered (look for answers from God)→ unknown is defined as God Salem witch trials Puritanism→mysticism→orderly way of life extremism Age of Reason→easier times→human-centered→logical analysis of the environment (look for answers in human intellect and reasoning ability—result is an emotional emptiness; nothing to explain why there is evil or happiness)→

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    Guilt and Shame in Literature Authors who write successful literature often have a strong theme that resonates with the readers and keeps their interest. A famous example of literature with distinct themes is William Shakespeare’s work. Shakespeare’s plays appeal and connect to his diverse audience by exploring the concepts of humanity. For example‚ in Romeo and Juliet he uses themes of love and tragedy‚ and in Hamlet‚ he uses themes such as desire and death. One of most humane themes an author

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    Before this course I looked at literature as a story simply meant to be read‚ something that took you to another world. Now I see it as more then that. I see that each book is a mystery that I must solve. Throughout the story authors leave clues that if you figure them out‚ you unlock a deeper meaning behind the story. From foreshadowing to similes and metaphors I have unlocked a deeper appreciation for the literature I read. The two examples I would like to dive into are allusions and irony. An

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    Literature Review: Over the course of the past couple of months I have carefully analysed various academic sources and have compiled a list of the most valuable to my particular study. I have considered academic literature to be that of text books and well-credited journals. Football In the Digital Age-Who’s Game Is It Anyway- Edited By Sean Hamil‚ Jonathan Michie‚ Christine Oughton & Steven Warby(2000): I have found this book to be particularly interesting and relevant to my studies. This book

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