The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that:
A) ?certain grammatical patterns are universal.
B) ?metaphors make language more efficient.
C) ?the grammar of a language is linked to the culture of its native speakers.
D) ?grammar is neither logical nor efficient because it is not planned.
C
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a. 10% b. 30% c. 50% d. 80%
Compare and contrast the political life of bands and tribal organizations
What will be an ideal response?
Understanding nonverbal communication
a. gives one a fuller picture of a culture’s communication intents. b. is less useful than verbal communication. c. provides little insight into interpersonal relationships. d. leads to confusion about what is most important in communication. e. is ethnocentric.
Large-scale warfare is usually practiced by societies with __________.
A) foraging or horticulture B) small-scale or intensive agriculture C) horticulture or pastoralism D) intensive agriculture or industrialization