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:

Left Atrium

The upper left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.

Frontal/Coronal Section

A type of anatomical view or slice that divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior parts.

Oblique Section

A slice made through a structure or tissue at an angle other than 90 degrees to its axis, providing a cross-sectional view.

Transverse Section

A transverse section refers to a cut made along a plane that divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower parts.