Refer to the images shown.
This ASL sign for cat illustrates the concept of
A) mutual exclusivity.
B) onomatopoeia.
C) iconicity.
D) superordinate-level categories.

Question

Refer to the images shown.
 This ASL sign for cat illustrates the concept of
A) mutual exclusivity. 
B) onomatopoeia. 
C) iconicity. 
D) superordinate-level categories.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ASL sign for cat clearly depicts the shape and movement of a cat's whiskers, a highly iconic representation of the animal. Iconicity is when signs or symbols directly resemble the thing they represent, making it easier for learners to understand and remember them. Mutual exclusivity refers to the assumption that each object has only one label or name, while superordinate-level categories refer to broader categories that encompass multiple subcategories (e.g. "animals" is a superordinate-level category that includes "cats"). Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they represent, which is not relevant here.

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