Which of the following examples illustrates the idea of reclaiming a phrase?
A)politicians limiting their use of the word "poor" when describing citizens of lower economic status
B)homosexual men referring to one another as "queer"
C)a white speaker using only the term "African American" when referring to black audience members
D)the NAACP holding a ceremonial funeral for the "n-word"

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Reclaiming a phrase involves taking a previously negative or derogatory term and using it in a positive or empowered way. Homosexual men referring to one another as "queer" is an example of reclaiming the phrase. Option A is an example of political correctness, not reclaiming a phrase. Option C is an example of using a euphemism rather than reclaiming a phrase. Option D is an example of publicly rejecting and condemning a word rather than reclaiming it.

Which of the Following Examples Illustrates the Idea of Reclaiming