This document discusses the definition pattern for developing ideas and clarifying concepts. It provides examples of defining terms and includes signal words commonly used in definitions, such as "is defined as" and "means". Examples of how to write a definition and identify this pattern are also presented.

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DEFINITION

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Define definition as
pattern of development
Write a short
composition using
definition
LESSON OBJECTIVES:

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DEFINITION
Using definition to
develop an idea helps
to clarify and explain
concepts by
answering the
question "What does it
mean?
FACTS

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This pattern explains the
information through the
use of illustrations,
examples, and
descriptions.
DEFINITION

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It may also include one or
more different patterns.
Take note of the term to
be defined and the
detailed explanation of
the term, as these are the
most important parts of
this pattern.
DEFINITION FACTS
ABOUT
KANGAROOS

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You can also use a spider map
to better understand a
definition text. The following
signal words will also help you
in identifying this pattern.
DEFINITION

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• Is defined as
• As defined
• Means
• Refers to
• To define
• To illustrate
SIGNAL WORDS FOR DEFINITION

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Social engineering is defined as any method which
trick people to share personal information through the
use of technology. The ‘social’ component in this
scheme means that there is reliance on various
psychological tricks and on the gullibility of users
rather than technical hacking. Social engineering also
refers to various malicious acts online such as
phishing, spamming and pretexting.
SAMPLE DEFINITION

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