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Why is the sentence 'The chick is leaving the store' considered to run the risk of sounding overly informal, sexist, and discriminatory?
The word 'chick' has a nonliteral meaning
What aspect of word meanings is defined by individual and cultural experiences?
Connotation
What do words like 'She is slim' versus 'She is thin' demonstrate about word meanings?
They highlight emotive connotations
In the sentence 'He is obstinate versus He is stubborn,' why does the word 'obstinate' sound more academic?
It is less frequently used in daily language
What makes words like 'slim' and 'stubborn' generally more acceptable than their counterparts?
They are less common and more academic
Where can emotional meanings be found in language according to the text?
In references to groups of people
Test your understanding of how word meanings are influenced by individual and cultural experiences, and how connotative or nonliteral meanings can affect communication. Analyze sentences to identify how word choices reflect cultural nuances.
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