Chapter 2 Flashcards
How do we learn new words?
when we search to find the match between words and experience
Uncertainty about the meaning of words affect our …?
communications and hinders our alterness and cosciousness.
Word denotations give things?
Names
Word connotations are the…?
positive or negative feelings they evoke.
Vague words:
words or phrases that convey a generalized, unclear, and unfelt experience instead of one that is concrete, specific, clear, and sensory
Ambiguous
words or phrases that have more than one meaning. They can be confusing when no explanation or context is offered
Abstract
words that have no physical reference can appear vague when not clarified by context, definition, or explanation
Jargon
we can be confused by words, sometimes technical, taht are familiar toa group of people but unfamiliar to outsiders
Buzzwords:
these are trendy cliches or phrases invented to impress rather than clarify.
Euphemisms
the invention of words that mask meaning, making the less acceptable appear innocuous and respectable.
Examples of Euphemism
passed away; let go; make love; put down;
Buzzword Example
specialized, experienced, passionate, expert, successful, ground breaking, growth opportunity, synergy, hungry for success
Jargon Examples
salty, FOMO, lit, ghosting, woke, savage, flex, binge-watch, touch base, thinking outside the box, v
Abstract Examples
anger, bravery, chaos, wealth, wisdom, strength, tiredness, horror, beauty, pain, pleasure, laughter
Ambiguous word examples
break, run, charge, well, bar, cat, bat
Vague Word Examples
people, stuff, problems, everybody, good, bad, nice, great, young, old, pretty, mean
Critical reading begins with
neutral and accurate comprehension of the material.
Critical reader does not soak up information like a sponge but
interacts and asks questions based on clear standards that assess information reliably,
Critical reading phase will only begin when we have achieved
a faithful reconstruction of the information given.
We should try to set aside our prior convictions in order to make the effort to
hear, read and understand exactly what is being told to us.
When the material has been accurately understood can the…
critical reading phase truly begin
When one reads critically, one…
studies and reflects in order to sift words and ideas.
True of False: We should be critical too soon?
False, we should learn to take our pace before thinking critical by studying and reflecting.
Word Precision 3 points:
Best word choice? Understand this concept? Is word well defined?
Reading is an?
active thinking endeavor.
Two things when you read sections twice:
Comprehension, and critical interaction.
