A reader comes across the ambiguous word "bark" when reading a sentence,yet she has absolutely no difficulty understanding its intended meaning.Based on the research on lexical ambiguity,why was she able to disambiguate the word?
A)Because of the degree of emotional reactivity she experienced when she heard the word.
B)Because of the frequency with which she has used the word in the past week.
C)Because of the contextual information.
D)Because of the pattern of eye movements that she makes.

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The reader was able to disambiguate the word "bark" based on the contextual information present in the sentence. Lexical ambiguity can be resolved by considering the surrounding words, tone, and other contextual factors to determine the intended meaning. Emotional reactivity, frequency of use, and eye movements are not necessarily relevant in disambiguating words.

A Reader Comes Across the Ambiguous Word "Bark" When Reading