"We think the way our language lets us," muses your French literature professor.Immediately,the phrase "linguistic ___ hypothesis" begins flashing in your head.
A) generativity
B) universality
C) specificity
D) relativity

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The phrase "linguistic relativity hypothesis" refers to the idea that language affects how we perceive and think about the world around us. In this context, the French literature professor's statement aligns with this hypothesis, suggesting that our language shapes our thought processes. Therefore, the best choice is D, "relativity."

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