The Fact That a "Bat" Could Be a Flying Mammal

question 39

Multiple Choice

The fact that a "bat" could be a flying mammal or a necessary tool to play baseball is an example of

• A) syntactic ambiguity.
• B) lexical ambiguity.
• C) the lack of proper rules in the English language
• D) pragmatics.

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

A technique for memory improvement involving the linking of new information to existing memories and knowledge through semantic processing.

Tactile Imagery

Descriptive language that pertains to the sense of touch, creating a sensory experience where the reader or listener can “feel” textures, surfaces, or physical sensations described in the text.

Rote Rehearsal

A memorization technique involving the repetition of information without understanding its meaning or context.

Short-Term Memory

A temporary storage system in the brain for holding a small amount of information in an easily accessible state for a short period.