What is Lakoff's position on the question? In other words, how might Lakoff answer the question "Why do we think the way we do?"
What is Deutscher's position on the question? In other words, how might Deutscher answer the
question “Why do we think the way we do?"
What is your synthesis of Lakoff and Deutscher's positions? In your answer, synthesize what you
have learned from your reading of Lakoff and Deutscher about what role language plays in why
we think the way we do.
This will be your thesis statement)
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Which three sentences in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that the author's tone is mocking?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

Suppose you connect a battery to a small light bulb with a single wire. what do you think will happen? explain your answer.