As a Lexical Definition, Ambrose Bierce's Definition "Love: a Temporary

question 353

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, Ambrose Bierce's definition "Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage" may be criticized as:

• A) Being ambiguous.
• B) Being obscure.
• C) Being negative.
• D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
• E) Being affective.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure that consists of DNA together with associated proteins; carries part or all of a cell’s genetic information.

Genetic Information

The instructions coded in the DNA or RNA that determine the characteristics of an organism.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond that occurs when a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen, experiences an attraction to another electronegative atom.

Cytosine

A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine.