Which cluster does Kristeva associate with the 'semiotic'?
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Correct answer: B. Displacement, slippage and condensation
Explanation
The semiotic chora is the pre-Oedipal, maternal, rhythmic flow of drives, operating through displacement and condensation. Options 1 and 4 describe the Symbolic.
Note: The raw source key gave option 1, which describes the Symbolic.
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