Select Three of the Following Characteristics of Language: (1) Words

question 7

Essay

Select three of the following characteristics of language: (1) Words are symbols with meanings. (2) Words have denotative and connotative meanings. (3) Words reflect concrete and abstract meanings. (4) Words are culture bound. (5) Words are context bound. Then, in a well-supported answer, address (1) what it means, and (2) why it is important for an effective communicator to understand that concept. A superior answer will contain illustrations that are original and not in the textbook.

Understand the calculation of the premium tax credit including the factors that affect the credit amount.

Identify and understand the criteria for a qualifying child for the purpose of EIC and other tax benefits.

Differentiate between refundable and nonrefundable tax credits and provide examples of each.

Understand the requirements for the child and dependent care credit, including how it is calculated and how certain statuses (e.g., student status of a spouse) affect it.

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Definitions:

Stereotyped

A characterization or idea that applies a fixed, generalized concept to a group or category, often overlooking individual differences.

Communications Decency Act

A law enacted in 1996 aimed at regulating pornographic material on the Internet, with significant implications for online speech and censorship.

Defense of Marriage Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between one man and one woman, later deemed unconstitutional.

Comstock Act

A United States federal law passed in 1873 that made it illegal to send any obscene, lewd, and/or lascivious materials through the mail, including contraceptive devices and information.