Chapter 9 Semantics Part 3

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Which of the following opposites are gradable, non-gradable, or reversive? (f) high/low

(f) gradable

10.Are the underlined words in these sentences best described as examples of polysemy or metonymy? (a) The pen is mightier than the sword.

(a) metonymy

10.Are the underlined words in these sentences best described as examples of polysemy or metonymy?(b) I had to park on the shoulder of the road.

(b) polysemy

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