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Questions: 1.explain (do not simply define) meaning.2. Why is word clarity necessary for thought clarity? 3.What are the characteristics of a good word definition? Give an example of a good one and a poor one. 4. Why is it that when we select a word to use, we must not only consider its definition but also its connotation?5. Explain the two stages of critical reading and explain with an example why critical reading is important. Answers: 1. The word meaning is a general term and refers to the idea, which is represented by a phrase and word. It can also be deciphered as the idea, which an individual wants to communicate, by utilizing signs and words. It can also encompass definition and elements. In linguistics, it is communicated through the utilization of language (Mayfield, 2014). 2. Word clarity is necessary for thought clarity because words are more powerful and they invoke a very strong image in the minds of the individuals. Most of the persons do not give words with the credit they deserve, that is why the individuals should not utter without considering the the consequences initially (Mayfield, 2014). 3. The characteristics of a good word definition include the clarity and comprehensibility. A good word definition should be easily understood by the readers and must clearly signify the idea or thought that is being shared to the readers. The example of a good word is epitome and example of a bad word is damn (Mayfield, 2014). 4. When we select a word to use, we must not only consider its definition but also its connotation because connotations are the thoughts, feeling, associations or images that the words waken in the individuals. For e.g. we should use the words like childlike or youthful to describe childlike behavior and should not use the world like kiddish (Mayfield, 2014). 5. The two stages of critical reading encompasses before reading and after reading the text. The individuals need to scrutinize the piece to get a thought of what the text is all about and what is the main argument in it. Critical reading is important because it provides us with the ability to reinterpret and restructure for enhance clarity (Mayfield, 2014). References Mayfield, M. (2014).Thinking for yourself. Cengage Learning.