Compare and contrast linguistic determinism and linguistic relativity. Explain the process that led from one to the other.
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Linguistic determination, or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, asserted that language dictates our ability to perceive and think. However, linguistic determinism is a pretty stark standpoint to take. Just because people don’t have an easy word for something doesn’t mean they can’t understand the concept using a longer phrase. Therefore, Whorf devised the theory of linguistic relativity, which takes the less extreme view that language influences our thinking but does not determine it.
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An effective speech of introduction should do all of the following EXCEPT
A) encourage the audience to listen. B) tell the audience enough about the featured speaker so they will understand the person's qualification. C) answer questions about the featured speaker's background and qualifications. D) welcome the featured speaker to the stage and repeating his or her name.
Suppose that your first speaking assignment is to introduce your classmate Ariana. When you interview her, you learn that she competed in archery at the 2013 World Championships. Explain two ways in which you might use this information as you develop your speech.
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