Which of the following best describes the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
A. The representation of culture has a linguistic structure.
B. The structure of language affects the speaker's world view and reality.
C. A study that argues the way someone speaks affects their chances of success.
D. A study that shows how speaking more than two languages is an intellectual advantage.
Answer: B
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