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Identify the correct option in Julia Kristeva’s definition of ‘chora’:

(A) Liminal Space
(B) Space of the marginalised
(O) Non-expressive totality created by the bodily drives
(D) The chora has no fixed identity
(E) It precedes the linguistic sign

(1) (A), (B) and (E) Only
(2) (C), (D) and (E) Only
(3) (A), (C) and (D) Only
(4) (A), (B) and (C) Only

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Julia Kristeva defines 'chora' as a non-expressive totality created by bodily drives, emphasizing that it has no fixed identity and precedes linguistic signification. Hence, options (C), (D), and (E) accurately encapsulate her concept of chora. Options (A) and (B) do not directly align with her specific definition. Therefore, the correct choice is (2).
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