What would linguistic anthropologists label new words that have emerged during the digital age such as mouse, modem, download, and tweet?
A) cultural
B) focal
C) emotional
D) tonal

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These terms are considered focal vocabulary, which refers to specialized sets of terms and distinctions that are particularly important to certain groups, in this case, those involved in digital and online cultures. Focal vocabulary develops in response to the specific needs, activities, and technologies of a culture.

What Would Linguistic Anthropologists Label New Words That Have Emerged