TFY Ch. 2 Words Precision & EXERCISE

Sumarry:

Words give form to our thoughts so that we can make use of them. Words enable us to communicate with others and ourselves. Knowing words for things and experiences helps us see and perceive more. Clear thinking depends on a clear understanding of the words we use. Word confusion leads to less consciousness, or disequilibrium, which can only be restored through word clarification. Definitions set boundaries for words ideas and shows us their specific and general characterisitcs and how they are related to or distinguished from one another. Dictionary definitions shows us the agreements that society has made about a word's meaning. Also compose our own personal or stipulative definitions of experiencesor compose persuasive definitions to sway the opinions of others.

EXERCISE P.51

Word Boundaries

1.)
TERM: SCISSORS
CLASS: A cutting tools
CHARACTERISTICS: Has 2 blades, each with a loop handle, joined by a swivel pin.

2.)
TERM: MAILBAG
CLASS: A large bag used by mail carriers for carrying mail, usually
CHARACTERISTICS: A large canvas sack used for transporting mail.

3.)
TERM: MOPPET
CLASS: A doll girl
CHARACTERISTICS: Toy, dolls, represent a little girl

4.)
TERM: NOVEMBER
CLASS: A month in calendar year
CHARACTERISTICS: A month contains 30 days

5.)
TERM: PNEUMONIA
CLASS: A symptom, disease
CHARATERISTICS: An infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

6.)
TERM: CAT
CLASS: Animal
CHARACTERISTICS: Small animals with fur, long tails, and sounds "meow meow"