One Important Use of Applied Archaeology Mentioned in the Text

question 72

Multiple Choice

One important use of applied archaeology mentioned in the text is:

• A)To settle border disputes between modern nations.
• B)To prove the fundamental truths of evolution.
• C)To demonstrate the ancient presence of humans in the Americas and in China.
• D)To demonstrate that no Europeans were present in North America before Columbus.
• E)To increase agricultural yields by revitalizing ancient irrigation techniques.

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Definitions:

Expressive Function

One of Jakobson’s semiotic functions. Describes or establishes the speaker’s condition or emotional state.

Speaker's Emotional State

The affective condition of an individual who is communicating, which can influence the message delivery and reception.

Rhetorical Analysis

Examines how authors use persuasion in texts or speeches through the study of rhetoric devices, strategies, and appeals.

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols, their interpretation, and their use in communication.