LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
GENRE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
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Question
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He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means ____
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He was born to a rich family
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He was born hungry
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He was born with teeth
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -born into a very rich family and having a privileged upbringing. This expression is usually used to show resentment or disapproval.
Detailed explanation-2: -Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth is an English idiom. An idiom is a word, group of words or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its literal meaning.
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