"Fire engine red" versus "red fire engine" illustrates the importance of __________.
A)word order
B)spreading activation in a semantic network
C)interactionist approach to language
D)phrase order

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The order of words in a phrase can greatly affect the meaning and interpretation of the phrase. "Fire engine red" refers to a specific shade of red commonly used on fire engines, while "red fire engine" simply describes the color of a fire engine.

"Fire Engine Red" Versus "Red Fire Engine" Illustrates the Importance