The idea that languages are arbitrary systems, and that knowing one language does not allow you to predict how another language will categorize and name the world, is referred to as

a. linguistic relativity.
b. cultural emphasis.
c. semiotic prognostication.
d. componential analysis.


a

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In an egalitarian society, _____

a. there are no individuals who are more highly esteemed than others b. the most esteemed individuals have the most tools, therefore the most wealth c. there are as many positions of prestige as there are persons capable of filling them d. there are always a number of positions of power with no one to fill them e. there is no such thing as power or prestige

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Which of the following doesn't belong in this list of musical titles?

a. Mamma Mia! b. Movin' Out c. Jersey Boys d. Beauty and the Beast

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Please write 2-3 sentences identifying the person, place, or thing in terms of age, location, and significance.Llama

What will be an ideal response?

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