Suppose That Speakers of Languages A, B, and C Live

question 191

Multiple Choice

Suppose that speakers of languages A, B, and C live close to one another and come into contact fairly regularly. A fourth language, D, takes elements from A, B, and C to facilitate communication among the groups. D might be considered a:

• A) creole language
• B) lingua franca
• C) Dialect
• D) pidgin language

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Definitions:

Induced Motion

An optical illusion where a stationary object appears to be moving due to the movement of the surrounding frame or context.

Cue for Depth

Visual or auditory information that helps perceive the relative distance of objects in space, aiding in depth perception.

Apparent Movement

The perception of movement produced by stimuli that are stationary but are presented first at one position and then, at an appropriate time interval, presented at a different position.

Sequence

An ordered list of elements or events arranged in a specific pattern.