Which of the following illustrates the concept of "linguistic relativity"?
A) Suzy doesn't understand the complexities of weather because, in her culture, words for describing weather are broad and general, rather than specific.
B) Suzy speaks differently when she is with close family and relatives than she does when she is around her school friends.
C) Suzy often uses profanity because she hears her older sister swearing.
D) Suzy tries to appear more intelligent by using big, impressive-sounding words.
A
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