Logan, Caden, and Olivia Are Three Unrelated Parties Who Claim

question 42

Essay

Logan, Caden, and Olivia are three unrelated parties who claim the standard deduction. All are married and attend Citron University, and each pays tuition of $6,100. Of this payment, Logan can claim a deduction of $4,000; Caden a deduction of $2,000; and Olivia no deduction at all. Explain.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Determinism

The theory that the structure of a language determines or greatly influences the modes of thought and behavioral characteristic of the culture in which it is spoken.

Eskimos' Vocabulary

A reference to the popular but debunked claim that Eskimo languages have an unusually large number of words for snow, illustrating linguistic relativity.

Linguistic Relativism

Theory suggesting that the language one speaks influences one's perception of reality and cognitive processes.

Bilingual

Characterizing someone who can fluently speak two languages.