Which Answer Best Illustrates the Triangle of Meaning

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which answer best illustrates the triangle of meaning?

• A) when I think of "dog" I think of unconditional love
• B) when you think of "dog" you think of fleas
• C) the word dog always refers to a four-legged creature
• D) when I say the word dog, you might think of a four-legged creature with fleas, or a hot dog, or a bad thing

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Definitions:

Chinese Markets

Refers to the economic markets within China, including both the vast consumer market and the country's role as a major producer and trader on the global stage.

American Businessmen

Entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities in the United States.

Tea

A beverage made by steeping dried leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in hot water, known for its cultural and historical significance across the world.

Opium

A narcotic obtained from the poppy plant, historically used for its analgesic and euphoric properties, and central to several historic conflicts such as the Opium Wars.