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What is the primary function of language, according to the passage?
What is the primary function of language, according to the passage?
Language is a tool that is essential for the formulation of thought and part of the thinking process itself.
How does language convey meaning in relation to reality?
How does language convey meaning in relation to reality?
Language must segment reality to convey meaning, as we abstract things from their environment to name them.
What is the result of language isolating parts of reality?
What is the result of language isolating parts of reality?
It leaves out considerable detail.
What is an example of how language imposes divisions in dimensions?
What is an example of how language imposes divisions in dimensions?
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What is the outcome of language presenting reality in chunks?
What is the outcome of language presenting reality in chunks?
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