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This report touches on a bunch of different aspects on how language defines us. It shows us through short summaries and linked sources how language can tell us behavioral patterns, inform our knowledge about other languages, and predict perceived stereotypes.

This article talks about the impact language has on shaping people and culture. It dives into how language influences perception, behavior, and understanding, affecting everything from personal identity to social norms. It also discusses how language can be a tool for empowerment and change but can also perpetuate stereotypes and inequalities.

This paper discusses how scientists attempted to teach children with autism to understand sarcasm. Sarcasm is a prominent force in everyday social interactions, and thus enabling kids with ASD to pink up on these subtleties benefits their relationships. The experiment, though it had a small sample size, was successful, using rules and other forms of training to give autistic children guidelines to follow.