Question

18. Words or phrases associated with a certain field of study are known as

Answer 1

Answer:

B. domain-specific

Explanation:

Domain specific vocabulary or language is directly related to the field for which it is written or spoken. Words or terms have different meanings when they are used for different domains.

For example the word "theme" means one thing in domain of literature and has a different meaning in domain of interior designing or outer decorations.

Reference means one thing in research papers, while it means something else in mathematics and physics.

Figurative language in literature means use of language ornamented with figures of speech e.g similes, metaphors, conceits, hyperbole etc.

General Academic language is used in education courses and text books. Each subject has its own terminology.

Literal Language means the words with their primary and defined meanings. It is opposite of figurative language.