On the strength of a recommendation from one of your friends, you took a class from a psychology instructor who your friend had described as "witty and bright." However, you find the instructor boring and dull. Why were you a victim of this misunderstanding?
A)emotive language
B)exaggeration
C)reappraisal language
D)linguistic divergence

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The friend's description of the instructor as "witty and bright" is an example of emotive language, which can create positive or negative impressions and lead to misunderstandings. The friend's opinion and language may have influenced the expectations and perception of the student, leading to disappointment when the instructor did not meet those expectations.

On the Strength of a Recommendation from One of Your