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Erica and Ryan are both taking a linguistics class in which their professor was discussing how the words “spinach” or “heart” could have been used to represent the idea of “love.” They are most likely discussing the __________ property of language in their class.

A. generative
B. symbolic
C. structured
D. generational

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B. Symbolic is the answer
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Answer:

B. symbolic

Step-by-step explanation:

  • In linguistics, the word spinach or heart is used to represent the ides of love and thus are discussing the symbolic properties of the languages as a representation of the idea of love in shape of a heart.
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