This document provides information about writing a definition essay. It states that a definition essay aims to define, explain, and provide examples of a term. The introduction should provide an exact definition of the term being discussed. The body then explains the term through various methods of development and examples. Organization of a definition essay generally involves defining the term in the introduction, explaining it in the body, and providing examples.

1. Definition Essay
DEFINITION ESSAY
Definition Essay
Definition: The aim in this essay is to define, explain, and exemplify something. Generally, in definition essays, we try to make the terms that we use
understandable for the reader. Our understanding of a term may be different from the general concept, or we may be focusing on a specific aspect.
Giving an exact definition would enable the reader to follow the ideas and arguments in your essay. Organization: Definition of a term is generally
given in the introduction. The development of the essay is dedicated to the explanation of the term. There are many ways to explain a term. It is also
possible to employ more than one of these methods of development. Below are some of the types of organization that...show more content...
Love is not another seasoning to bottle and stick on the dust–lined shelves of the spice rack. Love is not to be confused with adhesive tape. Instead,
love is a great counterpart to late, evening thunder storms on hot July nights. Love goes well with cold pizza on picnic blankets. Love is cold, wet
sand between bare toes. Love is a capitalistic sell–all for novels, Top–40 pop songs, summer movies, and greeting cards.
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DEFINITION ESSAY In its simplest terms, love is a four–letter word. Much like other words of similar letter make up, when expressed it can evoke
laughter, pleasure, pain, anger, and virtually any wave of reaction. Love also can be confused with feelings of indigestion and gas. Houses have been
built, burned, and banished because of love. http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/definition.html retrieved May 12, 2004
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3. What Is Religion? Essay
What is religion? Each person's definition of religion is different. Each person's faith is different. This is a question that has been asked for
centuries, and regardless of the answer given there is no right or wrong answer. Religion can be defined as a group of people who have shared
beliefs who feel their life has purpose or meaning. This feeling or belief that their life has meaning can come from outside of themselves, as well as
within. Taking this one step further, these shared beliefs put into action in the form of worship, can be easily identified because they happen regularly.
It can be said the Primal religions were in fact not religions. Some may argue Confucianism is not a religion. Others may say Taoism is not a...show
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They are teachings learned by previous generations then passed down, they are not always actions. The fifth feature of religion is grace. Grace is
defined by Smith as "the belief and assurance that reality is on our side and can be counted on." Lastly there is mystery. For this there is no exact
definition, but it is all of what a religion cannot explain, it is all that the human mind cannot grasp, it is the certain "higher power" that religion offers.
Of these six features, there are three that are present in most all religions, they are: authority, tradition, and mystery. Authority, tradition, and mystery
further explore and define religion when looking specifically at Primal Religions, Confucianism, and Taoism. Primal Religions are often mistaken to
be the religion of the primitive man, often thought to be unintelligent. There is a definition of "primal" that is better suited than unintelligent or
primitive. Primal in terms of religion, refers to the lack of exposure to technology, it is not "knowing" the state of consciousness given to many by
the technological environment. Primal religions preceded organized religion as we know it today by thousands of years, in some cases millions, but
are still present in the world today; we now call them tribal religions. Within primal religions there are people who are knowledgeable about life, who
are knowledgeable about
Defining Religion–4 traditions, and who are
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