TUGAS 2 SEMANTICS FSSI4203

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TUGAS 2 - SEMANTICS FSSI4203 Instructions: Answer all four questions below. Write your answers clearly and in your own words. Use your own examples, do not copy from the module or the internet. You may add relevant references if necessary.

1. The word “mouse” has undergone referential meaning extension. Answer the following questions: a. Explain the original referential meaning of “mouse. ” b. Explain its extended meaning in modern usage. c. Explain the factor that caused this meaning extension, and give one example sentence that uses the extended meaning. (25 points)

2. Read the sentence below and answer the following questions. “Maria has finally finished writing her second novel. ” a. What does this sentence presuppose? b. What is one statement that is logically entailed by this sentence? c. Based on this example, explain briefly the difference between presupposition and entailment, and show what happens to each when the sentence is negated (“Maria has not finished writing her second novel”). (30 points)

3. Read the sentence below and answer the following questions. “The library that opened in 2010 is the oldest building on campus. ” a. Identify the main clause and the relative clause. b. c. Explain the truth condition of this sentence (what must be true for it to be true). Describe one situation in which this sentence would be false, and explain why. Write your answer in your own words. (20 points)4. Analyse the word “warm” using structural semantic analysis. Answer the following questions: a. Identify at least three semantic features of “warm. ”
b. Give its opposite (complementary/antonym) and explain the type of opposition (e.g., gradable or complementary). c. Write two sentences in which “warm” has different contextual meanings, and explain how the context (co-occurring words) decides each meaning. (25 points) Instructions: * Answer all questions clearly and systematically. * Use appropriate linguistic terminology. * Provide examples where required. * Your answers should demonstrate analytical understanding, not only definitions. JAWAB

1. Referential Meaning Extension of the Word “Mouse” a. Original Referential Meaning The original meaning of "mouse" refers to a small animal belonging to the rodent family. It usually has a pointed nose, small ears, a long tail, and a body covered with fur. In its original meaning, the word refers to a living creature commonly found in houses, fields, or other environments. b. Extended Meaning in Modern Usage

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