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1

The use of neutral language in a statement guarantees that the claim is true.
A)True
B)False
2

When a term's meaning gives rise to difficult "borderline" cases, it is said to be vague.
A)True
B)False
3

Whether or not a term is overly general usually depends on the context in which it is used.
A)True
B)False
4

If a word has two or more distinct meanings, it is ambiguous no matter what the context in which the word is used.
A)True
B)False
5

Ambiguities that result from uncertainty about the meaning of an individual word or phrase are called semantic ambiguities.
A)True
B)False
6

When an author expresses what they mean by a word, they are giving a stipulative definition.
A)True
B)False
7

Dictionaries provide definitions that are usually reliable because they describe the way words are universally used in all times.
A)True
B)False
8

When developing a definition by genus and difference, it is important to make sure your definition is neither too broad nor too narrow.
A)True
B)False
9

A good definition should use only one of the methods discussed in the text.
A)True
B)False
10

A word's connotation includes the images and feelings associated with the word.
A)True
B)False
11

A definition by subclass requires that one identify the general class under which the term being defined is a subclass.
A)True
B)False
12

So long as a definition specifies some uniquely identifying property of a term, it is a good definition for that term.
A)True
B)False
13

Providing a context for the use of a term in a definitions helps to avoid ambiguity.
A)True
B)False
14

When a straightforward definition is required, one should avoid figurative language.
A)True
B)False
15

The best test for emotive language is to determine whether a reader or listener is emotionally moved by the words in an argument.
A)True
B)False





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