Bill Was Visiting His Friend Carol's Parents in Chicago

Bill was visiting his friend Carol's parents in Chicago.They offered him some tea;he was very thirsty,so he said he would love some.He was very surprised when they brought him a cup of hot tea.In Arkansas where he was from,the word 'tea' always meant iced tea.If you wanted a cup of hot tea,you asked for 'hot tea.' Which of the following characteristics of language best describes this situation?

A) Words have denotative and connotative meanings.
B) Words reflect abstract and concrete meanings.
C) Words are culture-bound.
D) Words are powerful.

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