As a lexical definition, the definition "'Poem' means a composition that expresses feelings" may be criticized as:
A) Being affective.
B) Being vague.
C) Being ambiguous.
D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
E) Being circular.

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The definition is criticized as being vague because it does not specify what kind of composition or what specific feelings are expressed, leaving it open to interpretation.

As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Poem' Means a Composition