LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
GENRE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
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Anthropomorphism
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Use of slang words
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Use of figurative language
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First person point of view
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Detailed explanation-1: -“Anthropomorphism can lead to an inaccurate understanding of biological processes in the natural world, ‘’ she said. “It can also lead to inappropriate behaviors towards wild animals, such as trying to adopt a wild animal as a ‘pet’ or misinterpreting the actions of a wild animal.”
Detailed explanation-2: -Other examples of anthropomorphism include the attribution of human traits to animals, especially domesticated pets such as dogs and cats. Examples of this include thinking a dog is smiling simply because it is showing his teeth, or a cat mourns for a dead owner.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics to nonhuman entities, objects, or concepts. It results in ambiguity or misleading communication and thus should be avoided in APA style.