Building Blocks of Meaning: Identifying Semantic Features

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UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA ESTATL DE QUEVEDO
PEDAGOGIA DE LOS IDIOMAS NACIONALES Y EXTRANJEROS 
NAME: 
HAROL FRANCO SEGOVIA.
COURSE: 
7TH SEMESTER.
SUBJECT: 
SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS.
TEACHER: 
ROSA VARAS GILER.
I´M GOING TO TALK ABOUT
Building Blocks of Meaning: Identifying Semantic Features
Semantic features are fundamental components that contribute to the meaning of words and expressions. They help linguists analyze and categorize language by breaking down meanings into their elemental parts. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of how words relate to one another through shared characteristics.
IDENTIFYNG SEMANTICS FEATURES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF MEANING:
Semantic Features
Understanding
A semantic feature can be defined as a specific attribute or property that helps characterize a word or concept. For example, the word "actress" can be analyzed into semantic features such as [+female] and [+performer], indicating that it refers to a female individual who performs
EXAMPLES: 
Family Relations
Father
human
male
parent
Son
human
male
parent
EXAMPLES: 
Family Relations
Here, both "father" and "son" share common features but differ in terms of their roles in the family hierarchy, showcasing how semantic features can clarify relationships within a semantic domain.
EXAMPLES: 
Color Terms
Consider the words "red" and "blue"
Red
color
warm
Blue
color
warm
This breakdown illustrates how semantic features can highlight differences in meaning even among words that belong to the same category (colors) but evoke different associations (warmth)
Feature Analysis
Applications of Semantic
Semantic feature analysis is not only useful for linguistics but also serves educational purposes. For instance, teachers can use grids to help students compare and contrast sets of concepts, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills. By identifying shared and differing features, students can better understand the nuances of related words.
CONCLUSION
Identifying semantic features is essential for dissecting the meanings of words and understanding their relationships within language. By employing this analytical approach, one can gain insights into how language operates at a fundamental level, facilitating clearer communication and deeper comprehension of linguistic structures.
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