Asked by Karla Monsivais on May 04, 2024
Verified
We notice ambiguities in sentences ______.
A) all the time
B) in "garden path" sentences
C) when they are humorous
D) when they make no sense at all
Humorous
Pertaining to being funny, comical, or amusing.
Ambiguities
Elements of language or communication that contain two or more possible meanings or interpretations.
Garden Path Sentences
Garden Path Sentences are sentences that begin in a way that a reader's likely interpretation will be incorrect and require a reevaluation to understand fully.
- Recognize and analyze linguistic ambiguities and their resolutions.
Verified Answer
CS
Cyber SecurityMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Garden path" sentences are specifically designed to lead the reader towards an incorrect interpretation initially, creating ambiguity that is resolved only by reinterpreting the sentence structure or semantics.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and analyze linguistic ambiguities and their resolutions.