A word that loses respectability undergoes _____.pejoration
amelioration
generalization
specialization

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Answer 1
Answer:

The correct answer is option A (pejoration).

Words may have two types of meanings: DENOTATIVE and CONNOTATIVE meaning.

Denotative meaning is the one stated in the dictionary while connotative is the meaning the words acquire in a particular context. When the connotation of a word is negative, it is said to be PEJORATIVE. For example, in Argentina, the word "cat" in the dictionary refers to a domestic animal which is a feline and has four legs, one tale, etc. (denotative meaning). However, in some contexts, the same word "cat" may refer to a prostitute (connotative-pejorative meaning).

Answer 2
Answer:

The correct answer is A. Pejoration

Explanation:

In language, it is common words change their meaning over time, this occurs through different processes such as specialization, generalization, pejoration, among others. In the case of pejoration, this occurs as a word that as a positive or neutral connotation begins to be related to a negative connotation. This means, in pejoration, the meaning of a word becomes negative or loses respectability. An example of this is the word silly because this originally meant innocent or harmless but nowadays is used as a synonym of foolish or stupid. Thus, when a word loses respectability undergoes pejoration.


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I think it is A., but B also speaks out to me. If not one of those, then D. I'm positive C is not the answer or a possible answer. A. speaks out the most to me, though. If you get it wrong bc of me, I apologize dearly. I'm not a Shakespearean times studier. Sorry!

What was the ‘Great Schism'?a. a religious divide between Eastern and Western Europe
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Great Schism refers to:

a. a religious divide between Eastern and Western Europe

From 1378 to 1417, the Roman Catholic church has disagreements between rival popes at Avignon and Rome which was popularly known as Schism of the West. Worse, there was even separation between the Eastern and Western churches known as Schism of the East dated 1054.

Final answer:

The 'Great Schism' was a religious divide between Eastern and Western Europe that occurred in the 11th century, resulting in the split of the Christian Church into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.

Explanation:

The 'Great Schism' was a religious divide between Eastern and Western Europe that occurred in the 11th century. It refers to the split of the Christian Church into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.

The primary reason for the Great Schism was a doctrinal disagreement between the Pope in Rome and the Patriarch of Constantinople. Various political, cultural, and theological factors also contributed to the divide.

The Great Schism had long-lasting impacts on the religious, political, and cultural landscape of Europe and played a significant role in shaping the history of Christianity.

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The most important part of the essay to make your reader remember is the Introduction also known as the theme so the answer is B
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I believe that the answer is C. :)

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Southerners

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position

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If I am not wrong, I believe the answer to your question is slavery.