Anthropologists Prefer to Not Use the Term Folklore but Rather

question 83

Multiple Choice

Anthropologists prefer to not use the term folklore but rather chose the term verbal arts because _______________.

• A)the term folklore is used only by linguists;the term verbal arts is used only by anthropologists
• B)the term verbal arts sounds more sophisticated
• C)the term verbal arts is more scientific
• D)the term folklore implies lack of sophistication,and is a condescending term to use
• E)the term folklore refers only to fairy tales

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Definitions:

Protoplasmic Protrusions

Extensions of the cell body, such as pseudopodia, used for movement and feeding in some unicellular organisms.

Scientific Theory

In science, a widely accepted explanation supported by a large body of observations and experiments. A scientific theory relates facts that appear unrelated; it predicts new facts and suggests new relationships. Compare with hypothesis.

Unchangeable

A term describing something that cannot be altered or modified.

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.