The second level of animism occurs when objects become ________; that is,they take on human characteristics.

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When objects are anthropomorphized, they are given human-like characteristics, such as emotions or behaviors, which is the hallmark of level two animism. Option A (accentuated) means making something more noticeable, which is not related to the concept of animism. Option B (assimilated) means becoming similar or being absorbed into something else, which is not relevant to animism either. Option D (alliterated) means using words with the same initial sound, which is not related to the concept of animism.

The Second Level of Animism Occurs When Objects Become ________;