Wednesday, June 27, 2007

TFY Chapter 2 - Word precision


Accurate use of words improves our thinking, gives form to our thoughts and enable us to communicate with others.

Writing hepls us learn more about words and how to use them.

Clear thinking depends on the words we use. Confusion leads to disequillibrium.

We need to understand what dictionaries can/cannot offer us. Definitions show us a word's meaning.

Testing our understanding a word is ability to define it. Taking time to define words is essential to communication.

Studying a word's origin can help us understand it more.

Connotations of a word can be positive, negative or neutral.

1st stage of critical reading is ability to reproduce content without alteration.

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