Asked by Elizabeth Brooks on Jul 24, 2024

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The idea that each language provides particular grooves of linguistic expression that predispose speakers of that language to perceive the world in a certain way is known as:​

A) ​Chomskian linguistics
B) ​Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
C) ​transformational-generative grammar
D) ​deconstructionism

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

A theory in linguistics that suggests that the structure of a language influences its speakers' worldview or cognition, and thus people's perceptions are relative to their spoken language.

Chomskian Linguistics

A branch of theoretical linguistics founded by Noam Chomsky, focusing on the inherent structures of language and the cognitive capacities necessary for language acquisition.

  • Understand the effects of linguistic relativity on world perception.
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Zybrea KnightJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The idea described in the question is known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis or linguistic relativity. It suggests that the structure and vocabulary of a language shape the way people perceive the world and think about it. This hypothesis has been debated and modified over the years, but it remains a key concept in the field of linguistics. The other choices listed are different linguistic theories or approaches, not specific to the idea of linguistic relativity.