Which of the following statements about interpretation of language is correct?
Correct answer: B. In understanding metaphor the processor first has to parse sentences than has to determine their significance too
- A. There is one principle class of phenomena that requires more than literal meaning
- B. In understanding metaphor the processor first has to parse sentences than has to determine their significance too
- C. The meaning of "Could you close the door?" can be established on the basis of semantics alone
- D. Both a & b
Explanation
Understanding language can require more than literal semantics, as in metaphor and indirect requests. A listener first parses the sentence and then works out its intended significance, while a request such as 'Could you close the door?' cannot be interpreted fully from semantics alone.
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