The process through which the meanings of words change to become more negative is known as ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
semantic derogation
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How do listeners in North America signal that they are listening to a narrative?
A They remain completely silent throughout the narrative to indicate they are listening. B They try to avoid showing facial expressions that might distract the speaker from the story. C They refrain from asking questions during the narrative. D They periodically make small vocalizations to indicate they are listening. E They repeat each sentence of the narrative after the speaker.
Anthropologist Clifford Geertz defined culture as ideas based on cultural learning and symbols. For anthropologist Leslie White, culture originated when our ancestors acquired the ability to use symbols. What is a symbol?
A. something verbal or nonverbal with a nonarbitrary association with what it symbolizes B. any element within a culture that distinguishes it from other cultures, precisely because it is difficult to translate C. a distinctive or unique cultural trait, pattern, or integration that can be translated into other cultures D. a linguistic sign within a particular language that comes to stand for something else in another language E. something verbal or nonverbal within a particular language or culture that comes to stand for something else, with no necessary or natural connection to the thing for which it stands
The Comanche system of redress for wife-stealing described in the text is an example of:
a. a formalized legal system. b. a mediator form of self-help system. c. the familial form of self-help system. d. a court system.
The Akan of Ghana sometimes use proverbs to do all of the following EXCEPT __________
a. indirectly give advice b. make requests c. criticize other people’s behavior d. teach ritual dances