As a lexical definition, Kahlil Gibran's definition of 'poet' as "A bird of unearthly excellence who escapes from his celestial realm and arrives in this world warbling" may be criticized as:
A) Being too narrow.
B) Being figurative.
C) Being obscure.
D) Being too broad.
E) Being negative.

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Gibran's definition of a poet is figurative, using the metaphor of a bird to describe the poetic experience. This may make it difficult for some to understand his meaning or see it as a clear and precise definition.

As a Lexical Definition, Kahlil Gibran's Definition of 'Poet' as "A