Reading and writing English

1. DEFINITION
DEFINITION
Presented by;
Angel Louise Cuarteros
Jullien Rumbaoa

2. explains a concept, term, or subject. Its main purpose is
to tell what something is.
IT CONSIST 3 PARTS; (1) the term, concept or subject
to be defined; (2) the general class to which it belongs:
and (3) the characteristics that differentiate it from the
other members of its class.
explains what a term means. When you want your
readers to know exactly how you are using a certain
term or an unfamiliar concept, you use definition.
DEFINITION
DEFINITION

3. EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
An owl is a bird with a large head, strong talons
and has a nocturnal habit.
OWL- is the term to e defined
BIRD- is the class where the owl belongs
with a large, head, strong talons and has a
nocturnal habit.- are the characteristics that
distinguish the owl from the other birds

4. TRY ME!
TRY ME! 1.A maple tree is a deciduous plant with lobed leaves, winged
fruits called samaras, and vibrant foliage in the autumn.
2. A cheetah is a large cat with distinctive black tear-like streaks on
its face, exceptional speed, and a preference for hunting during the
day.
3.A daisy is a flowering plant with white petals surrounding a
yellow center, a low-growing habit, and a preference for sunny
locations.
4. A cactus is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy stems, modified
leaves in the form of spines, and a capacity to store water its
tissues.
5. A shark is a cartilaginous fish with multiple rows of sharp teeth,
a streamlined body, and an electroreceptive sense.
Identify the term,
class, and
characteristics in
the sentence

5. DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEFINITION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEFINITION
the definitions provide in the dictionaries
ex: “the set of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed
point called the center”
INFORMAL -
DEFINITION
INFORMAL -
DEFINITION
FORMAL -
DEFINITION
FORMAL -
DEFINITION
the three common informal definitions are operational definitions, synonym,
and connotations.
a. Operational Definition gives the meaning of an abstract word for one
particular time and place.
ex: “ HAPPINESS,” is measured by the frequency of smiling or self-reported
satisfaction with life.
b. Synonyms or words that mean the same as another word.
ex: “ happy” and “joyful”

6. DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEFINITION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEFINITION
c. Denotation is the exact meaning of the word
ex: “ house” is a building where people live
d. Connotation is an idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or things.
ex: “ home” warmth, security , and belonging, beyond its denotation of a place where one
lives
DEFINITION-
PARAGRAPH
DEFINITION-
PARAGRAPH
It is a definition sentence which is extended into a paragraph by adding
meanings, descriptions, narrations, and other kinds of paragraph
development to make clear the term being defined.
ex: “ resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks”.

7. EXPAND PARAGRAPH
EXPAND PARAGRAPH
Resilience is a crucial characteristic that allows individuals,
communities, and systems to withstand and bounce back from
adversity. It involves not only the capacity to endure challenges but
also the ability to adapt, grow, and thrive in the face of them. Resilience
is built through a combination of internal factors such as positive
mindset, coping skills, and emotional intelligence, as well as external
factors such as social support, access to resources, and a supportive
environment

8. COMMON METHODS OF DEFINITION
COMMON METHODS OF DEFINITION
1. BY CHARACTERISTICS OR-
FEATURE
1. BY CHARACTERISTICS OR-
FEATURE
Scientific definitions typically rely on this type of definition.
Physical features as well as behaviors (as an animal or cell
behavior) may be part of this type of definition.
2. BY FUNCTION.-
2. BY FUNCTION.- How something works, or what it does can be an important
part of definition.
3. BY WHAT IT IS NOT-
3. BY WHAT IT IS NOT- Ironically, we can get a pretty good sense of what something
is like by learning what it is not, or what it is lacking
4. BY WHAT IT IS SIMILAR-
TO
4. BY WHAT IT IS SIMILAR-
TO
Comparison and analogy help us understand things that are
unfamiliar to us
5. BY EXAMPLE-
5. BY EXAMPLE- Giving examples illustrating the term means can be highly
effective.

9. COMMON METHODS OF DEFINITION
COMMON METHODS OF DEFINITION
6. BY ITS ORIGINS-
6. BY ITS ORIGINS- Providing a history of what a term has meant can help us understand its
current meaning. For example, the slang term “wimp” comes from the
term “wimple”, which refers to a headscarf women wore in the medieval
Europe. Exploring the evolution of the term could yield interesting insight
into the connotations of the contemporary term.
7. BY ITS EFFECT-
7. BY ITS EFFECT- Discussing what effects the subject produces is important
with certain subjects or in certain contexts. For example, in
an essay on global warming, a definition of CO2 emissions
emphasizing the consequences of these emissions to the
environment is important.

10. IDENTIFY WHAT KIND OF METHODS OF DEFINITION
IDENTIFY WHAT KIND OF METHODS OF DEFINITION
“ A caffeine addict is someone who experiences withdrawal symptoms such as headaches,
irritability, and fatigue when they do not consume caffeine for a certain period of time.
“ A bird is a warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers, a beak, and wings. It typically lays egg
and is equipped with a lightweight skeletal system adapted for flight.”
“ A car engine it works by burning fuel (usually gasoline or diesel) inside cylinders. This
burning fuel creates small explosions that push pistons up and down. The pistons are
connected to a crankshaft, which converts their up-and-down motion into rotational motion.
This rotational motion the powers the car’s wheels, moving the car forward”

11. THANK
YOU
YOU
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