Discuss the Difference Between Referential and Expressive Approaches to Lexical

question 47

Essay

Discuss the difference between referential and expressive approaches to lexical acquisition and the effect that these two approaches have on children's development of lexicon.

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Definitions:

West

A direction, region, or concept often associated with the western part of a country, continent, or the Western world, characterized by specific cultural, economic, or historical contexts.

Native Americans

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, present before the arrival of European settlers, with distinct cultures, languages, and histories, and who faced displacement and challenges to their way of life due to colonization.

Moral Suasion

The abolitionist strategy that sought to end slavery by persuading both slaveowners and complicit northerners that the institution was evil.

Moral Reform Groups

Organizations that emerged, particularly in the 19th century, with the goal of improving society by combating perceived moral failings, such as alcohol consumption, gambling, and prostitution.