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tuffie

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Consider these contrasting definitions: words that refer to a particular person, place, object,
  quality, concept, or occurrence; words that refer to a category, class, or group. Which of the
  following are the terms they define?
 
  a. Specific and general words
  b. Concrete and abstract words
  c. Denotation and connotation
  d. Jargon and gobbledygoo

Question 2

Consider these contrasting definitions: words that refer to physical things or people; words
  that refer to qualities, ideas, conditions, or concepts. Which of the following are the terms
  they define?
 
  a. Specific and general words
  b. Concrete and abstract words
  c. Denotation and connotation
  d. Jargon and gobbledygook



Kdiggy

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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