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lindiwe

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The Sapir-Whorf thesis states that the language we use shapes the reality we perceive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In a well-told joke,
 
  a. the unconventional and conventional definitions of reality are given so quickly that people will not understand the difference.
  b. there is a very sharp contrast between the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality.
  c. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are virtually the same.
   d. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are confused.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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