critical thinking- Writing with the appropriate precision

A minimum of 150 words is required for each question
Assignment goal: UStudents should be able to explain different types of ambiguity and how to avoid them by adding a context or background knowledge. They should also be able to write with the appropriate precision by avoid ambiguity, equivocation, vagueness, and overgenerality.
Questions:
1.a. Compare and contrast vagueness and ambiguity.
b. (1) In your own words, write a vague statement. (2) Explain the word or expression that makes it vague. (3) Rewrite that statement without vagueness.
c. (1) In your own words, write an ambiguous statement. (2) Explain the word or expression that makes it ambiguous. (3) Rewrite that statement without
ambiguity.
2. What is the difference between stipulative definitions and persuasive definitions?
a. In your own words, give an example of stipulative definition.
b. In your own words, give an example of persuasive definition.
3. Why are there different types of definitions? Explain different purposes for different definitions.
4. Explain how to avoid errors when creating definitions.

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