The text example regarding the consumption of beef and pork in this culture as opposed to the consumption of "horse meat" demonstrates that
A)words have the power to affect and reflect culture.
B)words have the power to create.
C)words have the power to allow us to express feelings.
D)words have the power to affect thoughts and actions.

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The text example shows how the use of the words "beef" and "pork" affects the cultural attitude towards consuming those meats, while the use of the phrase "horse meat" affects the cultural attitude towards consuming that meat. This demonstrates how words have the power to affect thoughts and actions.

The Text Example Regarding the Consumption of Beef and Pork