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RYAN BANYAN

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The term totem refers to __________.
 
  A) an animal or plant name used to refer to a kin group
  B) any object with magical powers
  C) any object considered taboo
  D) an identifying mark on one's skin

Question 2

What does it mean to say that a word or sound is arbitrary?
 
  A) One cannot just guess the meaning from the sound.
  B) It has the same meaning in nearly all languages.
  C) The word's meaning is the opposite of what it sounds like.
  D) The meaning of the word has changed over the years.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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