, ENG2602
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 21 AUGUST 2026
Question 1: Semantics and Pragmatics [Total: 10 Marks]
1. Register (This term is defined in the context of language variation according to use and context
in multiple sections, including Unit 5 of the TUTORIAL LETTER 501 and the "Working with Texts"
textbook).
2. Semantics (This is the core definition provided for semantics in both the A3 section of
"Introducing English Language" and Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
3. Ambiguity (This is the definition given for ambiguity in both the A3 section and Unit 4 of the
tutorial letter).
4. Paralinguistic (This term is used in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter to describe non-verbal elements
of communication).
5. Sign (This is the definition given for a sign in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
6. Synonyms (This is the definition provided for synonyms in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
7. Denotation (This is the definition for denotative meaning given in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
8. Connotation (This is the definition for connotative meaning given in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
9. Literal (This is the definition for literal meaning provided in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
10. Metaphor (This is the definition for metaphorical meaning provided in Unit 4 of the tutorial
letter, specifically referring to non-literal comparison).
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 21 AUGUST 2026
Question 1: Semantics and Pragmatics [Total: 10 Marks]
1. Register (This term is defined in the context of language variation according to use and context
in multiple sections, including Unit 5 of the TUTORIAL LETTER 501 and the "Working with Texts"
textbook).
2. Semantics (This is the core definition provided for semantics in both the A3 section of
"Introducing English Language" and Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
3. Ambiguity (This is the definition given for ambiguity in both the A3 section and Unit 4 of the
tutorial letter).
4. Paralinguistic (This term is used in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter to describe non-verbal elements
of communication).
5. Sign (This is the definition given for a sign in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
6. Synonyms (This is the definition provided for synonyms in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
7. Denotation (This is the definition for denotative meaning given in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
8. Connotation (This is the definition for connotative meaning given in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
9. Literal (This is the definition for literal meaning provided in Unit 4 of the tutorial letter).
10. Metaphor (This is the definition for metaphorical meaning provided in Unit 4 of the tutorial
letter, specifically referring to non-literal comparison).
