Chapter 2

Question 1

How do we learn new words?

Answer 1

when we search to find the match between words and experience

Question 2

Uncertainty about the meaning of words affect our …?

Answer 2

communications and hinders our alterness and cosciousness.

Question 3

Word denotations give things?

Answer 3

Names

Question 4

Word connotations are the…?

Answer 4

positive or negative feelings they evoke.

Question 5

Vague words:

Answer 5

words or phrases that convey a generalized, unclear, and unfelt experience instead of one that is concrete, specific, clear, and sensory

Question 6

Ambiguous

Answer 6

words or phrases that have more than one meaning. They can be confusing when no explanation or context is offered

Question 7

Abstract

Answer 7

words that have no physical reference can appear vague when not clarified by context, definition, or explanation

Question 8

Jargon

Answer 8

we can be confused by words, sometimes technical, taht are familiar toa group of people but unfamiliar to outsiders

Question 9

Buzzwords:

Answer 9

these are trendy cliches or phrases invented to impress rather than clarify.

Question 10

Euphemisms

Answer 10

the invention of words that mask meaning, making the less acceptable appear innocuous and respectable.

Question 11

Examples of Euphemism

Answer 11

passed away; let go; make love; put down;

Question 12

Buzzword Example

Answer 12

specialized, experienced, passionate, expert, successful, ground breaking, growth opportunity, synergy, hungry for success

Question 13

Jargon Examples

Answer 13

salty, FOMO, lit, ghosting, woke, savage, flex, binge-watch, touch base, thinking outside the box, v

Question 14

Abstract Examples

Answer 14

anger, bravery, chaos, wealth, wisdom, strength, tiredness, horror, beauty, pain, pleasure, laughter

Question 15

Ambiguous word examples

Answer 15

break, run, charge, well, bar, cat, bat

Question 16

Vague Word Examples

Answer 16

people, stuff, problems, everybody, good, bad, nice, great, young, old, pretty, mean

Question 17

Critical reading begins with

Answer 17

neutral and accurate comprehension of the material.

Question 18

Critical reader does not soak up information like a sponge but

Answer 18

interacts and asks questions based on clear standards that assess information reliably,

Question 19

Critical reading phase will only begin when we have achieved

Answer 19

a faithful reconstruction of the information given.

Question 20

We should try to set aside our prior convictions in order to make the effort to

Answer 20

hear, read and understand exactly what is being told to us.

Question 21

When the material has been accurately understood can the…

Answer 21

critical reading phase truly begin

Question 22

When one reads critically, one…

Answer 22

studies and reflects in order to sift words and ideas.

Question 23

True of False: We should be critical too soon?

Answer 23

False, we should learn to take our pace before thinking critical by studying and reflecting.

Question 24

Word Precision 3 points:

Answer 24

Best word choice? Understand this concept? Is word well defined?

Question 25

Reading is an?

Answer 25

active thinking endeavor.

Question 26

Two things when you read sections twice:

Answer 26

Comprehension, and critical interaction.