A Simile Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A simile is

• A)giving the attributes of a person to an inanimate object or abstract idea.
• B)an extreme exaggeration.
• C)a comparison without the words like or as .
• D)None of these.

Understand the impact of linguistic styles on social perceptions.

Recognize the role of context in language learning and usage.

Identify factors influencing inter-ethnic language behavior.

Explain the importance of communication in social interactions.

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Definitions:

Racial Identity

An individual's identification with a particular racial group, influenced by social, historical, and personal factors.

Racial Minorities

Groups of people who are classified or self-identify as belonging to a particular race and are numerically fewer than the dominant group in a given society.

Numeric Majority

A group or category constituting the greater part of a total population, often used in the context of democratic processes or social dynamics.

Triracial Stratification

A social division and hierarchy that recognizes three distinct racial groups, each with different levels of access to resources and social status.