文档介绍：Unit 1:
sentence in the first paragraph establishes the link between the driving of a nail and the choice of a word?
So with language firmly and exactly.
2. what does the word “this” in sentence 1,para 2, refer to?
Getting the word that pletely right for the writer’s purpose.
you agree with the author that there is a great deal of truth in the seemingly stupid question “How can I know what I think till I see what I say?”
The question sounds irrational, but is true. Unless we have found the exact words to verbalize our own thoughts, we can never be very sure of what our thoughts are. Without words, our thoughts can not be defined or stated in a clear and precise manner.
4. expain why the word “imprison” in the example given in , though not a malapropism, is still not the right word for the writer’s purpose?
“malapropism” means the unintentional misuse of a word by confusing it with one that resembles it, such as “human” for “humane”, “singularity” for “singleness”. But the misuse of imprison is different case, it is wrongly chosen because the user has failed to recognise its associations.
Please ments on the three pairs of examples given in this section. Compare and contrast their differences in meaning.
human: of, or relating to man. (human being;
human nature; human rights)
humane: characterized by kindness, mercy,
passion. (humane judge,