Palestinians use the term al nachba, which translates into English as "the catastrophe" or "the disaster," to refer to the creation of the Israeli state. Their linguistic choice represents _____ and suggests they are a _____ culture.
A) discrimination; racist
B) emotion; passionate
C) hyperbole; collectivist
D) understatement; individualist

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The use of the term "al nachba" as an exaggerated expression of the collective trauma experienced by Palestinians suggests a collectivist culture. This choice emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences over individualist beliefs. The use of hyperbole highlights the intense emotional impact of the establishment of the Israeli state on the Palestinian people.

Palestinians Use the Term Al Nachba, Which Translates into English