Whorf used the term "regular" analogy to emphasize:
A) our normal, habitual way of interpreting everyday experience
B) the analogy we draw from one language's expressions to another language's
C) the similarity between adult and child language usage
D) the basic-level terms we first learn as children

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Whorf used the term "regular" analogy to refer to our normal, habitual way of interpreting everyday experience. He believed that language shapes thought and that our language patterns influence the way we perceive and categorize the world around us. Therefore, our regular analogies based on language usage have a significant impact on our thinking process.

Whorf Used the Term "Regular" Analogy to Emphasize