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The document defines and discusses different techniques for defining terms, concepts, and ideas. It begins by formally defining definition as a mode of paragraph development that answers what something is, what it means, and its key features. The document then discusses different types of definitions, including formal definition using genus and differentia, and extended definition using analogy, metaphor, comparison/contrast, description, analysis, function, etymology, semantic origin, examples, synonyms, and negation. It emphasizes that definition is important for clarifying meaning and avoiding misinterpretation.
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The document discusses different types of definitions including formal, informal, and extended definitions. It explains that a definition should have three parts: the term being defined, its classification, and identifying characteristics. Good definitions are precise, not vague, and allow terms to be clearly understood. Definitions help improve communication and decision making by promoting shared understanding.
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This document discusses different patterns of paragraph development that writers can use to organize ideas. It identifies four main patterns: 1) Narration and description, which focuses on telling a story or providing details about people, places, or things. 2) Definition, exemplification, and classification, which aims to explain or define concepts. 3) Cause and effect and comparison/contrast, which analyzes how things are similar/different or why things happen. 4) Problem-solution and persuasion, where an issue is presented along with a resolution or argument is made to convince readers. For each pattern, the document provides examples and explanations of how to structure paragraphs using that organizational strategy.
Examples A definition essay may try and define ..docx
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Examples: A definition essay may try and define . . . the meaning of an abstract concept, like love; the true meaning and importance of honesty; how the meaning of family goes deeper than just your blood relatives.
A Definition Essay
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A Definition Essay
A definition essay attempts to define a specific term. tries to pin down the meaning of a specific word, or define an abstract concept. goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition
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attempts to explain why the term is defined as such. could define the term directly, giving no information other than the explanation of the term. it could imply the definition of the term, telling a story that requires the reader to infer the meaning.
A Definition Essay
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def-i-ni-tion (def' e-nish' en) n. 1. The act of defining a word, phrase, or term. 2. The act of making clear and distinct. 3. A determining of outline, extent, or limits.
Consider the following guidelines as you write your definition essay:
Make your essay personal, amusing, vigorous, stimulating, memorable.
Choose a generic topic rather than a specific topic. For example, write about churches but not Westminster Abbey.
Your task is to make the definition
fresh by using your own understanding
and experience to illuminate the word’s meaning.
*
DEFINITION ESSAY -- PLANNING GUIDE
What is the term to be defined?
2. Who is the intended audience for the writing? Is this a general audience for which terms must be broken down in laymen's terms or is it a specific/specialized audience that will know technical terms and will not require further definition?
3. What is the purpose for the intended definition?
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Tell readers what term is being defined.
Present clear and basic information.
Use facts, examples, or anecdotes that readers will understand.
Three Steps to Effective Definition
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Choosing a Definition
Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a definition essay. You need to understand the term before you can define it for others. Read the dictionary, but don't just copy the definition. Be able to explain the term briefly in your own words.
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Limiting Your TermIt's important to limit your term before you start defining it. For example,
you could write forever on the term "love."
To limit it, you would write about either
"romantic love,"
"platonic love,"
"first love."
*
DEFINITION THEME – OUTLINE FORMAT
Introduction: Attention getter
You may want to include the traditional or dictionary definition here to provide a basis for your personal definition.
You may want to open with a contradictory image to illustrate what that term is not.
Thesis Statement
Outline – The Introduction
*
Focus on the THESIS STATEMENT
Your thesis statement should include the following information:
The term to be defined
Sentence definition of the term
Reason(s) for giving a more detailed definition
The kinds of additional information that will be used to extend the definition
Outline – The Introducti ...
What Is a Definition Essay: Know the Meaning and Its Types
A definition essay explains a word or concept comprehensively, covering all its meanings with examples, unlike traditional dictionaries.
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This document discusses arguments of definition and extended definitions. It explains that extended definitions explore complex, vague, or emotionally charged subjects to draw boundaries around their meaning. Such definitions allow an author to persuade readers to accept their unique perspective on an idea or concept. The document provides tips for writing extended definitions, such as considering words with complex meanings, examining different opinions on a word's usage, using examples and comparisons, and being creative in presenting a personal definition.
TYPES OF
A paragraph is a self-contained unit of writing that deals with a particular point or idea. It typically consists of multiple sentences and is used to organize longer pieces of writing. The main characteristics of a paragraph include a topic sentence that presents the main idea and other supporting sentences. There are different types of paragraphs such as narrative, descriptive, argumentative, expository, and comparative paragraphs that are used for different purposes in writing.
Definition
A definition essay aims to explain a term or concept in depth beyond a basic dictionary definition. It provides a personal, extended definition through comparison, examples, and explanation of distinguishing characteristics. When writing a definition essay, the author should carefully select a topic they understand well enough to illustrate their definition. The introduction states the thesis definition, while each body paragraph supports it with an argument or idea. The conclusion restates the definition and thesis. Sources may include a dictionary for general definitions but the essay relies on the author's own perspective and examples.
Definition
A definition essay aims to explain a term or concept in depth beyond a standard dictionary definition. It provides the writer's personal understanding and perspective on what a subject means and includes or excludes. A successful definition essay compares the topic to similar things, explains distinguishing features, and uses examples to illustrate the definition. When writing a definition essay, authors should carefully select a topic they understand well enough to define clearly, consider questions to guide their definition, and use techniques like description, comparison, and explaining causes and effects. The essay should introduce the definition in the thesis, support it with arguments in the body, and summarize the definition in the conclusion.
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This document discusses different patterns of paragraph development that writers can use to organize ideas. It identifies four main patterns: 1) Narration and description, which focuses on telling a story or providing details about people, places, or things. 2) Definition, exemplification, and classification, which aims to explain or define concepts. 3) Cause and effect and comparison/contrast, which analyzes how things are similar/different or why things happen. 4) Problem-solution and persuasion, where an issue is presented along with a resolution or argument is made to convince readers. For each pattern, the document provides examples and explanations of how to structure paragraphs using that organizational strategy.
Examples A definition essay may try and define ..docx
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Examples: A definition essay may try and define . . . the meaning of an abstract concept, like love; the true meaning and importance of honesty; how the meaning of family goes deeper than just your blood relatives.
A Definition Essay
*
A Definition Essay
A definition essay attempts to define a specific term. tries to pin down the meaning of a specific word, or define an abstract concept. goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition
*
attempts to explain why the term is defined as such. could define the term directly, giving no information other than the explanation of the term. it could imply the definition of the term, telling a story that requires the reader to infer the meaning.
A Definition Essay
*
def-i-ni-tion (def' e-nish' en) n. 1. The act of defining a word, phrase, or term. 2. The act of making clear and distinct. 3. A determining of outline, extent, or limits.
Consider the following guidelines as you write your definition essay:
Make your essay personal, amusing, vigorous, stimulating, memorable.
Choose a generic topic rather than a specific topic. For example, write about churches but not Westminster Abbey.
Your task is to make the definition
fresh by using your own understanding
and experience to illuminate the word’s meaning.
*
DEFINITION ESSAY -- PLANNING GUIDE
What is the term to be defined?
2. Who is the intended audience for the writing? Is this a general audience for which terms must be broken down in laymen's terms or is it a specific/specialized audience that will know technical terms and will not require further definition?
3. What is the purpose for the intended definition?
*
Tell readers what term is being defined.
Present clear and basic information.
Use facts, examples, or anecdotes that readers will understand.
Three Steps to Effective Definition
*
Choosing a Definition
Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a definition essay. You need to understand the term before you can define it for others. Read the dictionary, but don't just copy the definition. Be able to explain the term briefly in your own words.
*
Limiting Your TermIt's important to limit your term before you start defining it. For example,
you could write forever on the term "love."
To limit it, you would write about either
"romantic love,"
"platonic love,"
"first love."
*
DEFINITION THEME – OUTLINE FORMAT
Introduction: Attention getter
You may want to include the traditional or dictionary definition here to provide a basis for your personal definition.
You may want to open with a contradictory image to illustrate what that term is not.
Thesis Statement
Outline – The Introduction
*
Focus on the THESIS STATEMENT
Your thesis statement should include the following information:
The term to be defined
Sentence definition of the term
Reason(s) for giving a more detailed definition
The kinds of additional information that will be used to extend the definition
Outline – The Introducti ...
What Is a Definition Essay: Know the Meaning and Its Types
A definition essay explains a word or concept comprehensively, covering all its meanings with examples, unlike traditional dictionaries.
Arguments of definition
This document discusses arguments of definition and extended definitions. It explains that extended definitions explore complex, vague, or emotionally charged subjects to draw boundaries around their meaning. Such definitions allow an author to persuade readers to accept their unique perspective on an idea or concept. The document provides tips for writing extended definitions, such as considering words with complex meanings, examining different opinions on a word's usage, using examples and comparisons, and being creative in presenting a personal definition.
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A paragraph is a self-contained unit of writing that deals with a particular point or idea. It typically consists of multiple sentences and is used to organize longer pieces of writing. The main characteristics of a paragraph include a topic sentence that presents the main idea and other supporting sentences. There are different types of paragraphs such as narrative, descriptive, argumentative, expository, and comparative paragraphs that are used for different purposes in writing.
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A definition essay aims to explain a term or concept in depth beyond a basic dictionary definition. It provides a personal, extended definition through comparison, examples, and explanation of distinguishing characteristics. When writing a definition essay, the author should carefully select a topic they understand well enough to illustrate their definition. The introduction states the thesis definition, while each body paragraph supports it with an argument or idea. The conclusion restates the definition and thesis. Sources may include a dictionary for general definitions but the essay relies on the author's own perspective and examples.
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A definition essay aims to explain a term or concept in depth beyond a standard dictionary definition. It provides the writer's personal understanding and perspective on what a subject means and includes or excludes. A successful definition essay compares the topic to similar things, explains distinguishing features, and uses examples to illustrate the definition. When writing a definition essay, authors should carefully select a topic they understand well enough to define clearly, consider questions to guide their definition, and use techniques like description, comparison, and explaining causes and effects. The essay should introduce the definition in the thesis, support it with arguments in the body, and summarize the definition in the conclusion.
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Definition essay explainedThe definition essay explains the meaning of a word or a concept or a term. The purpose of the definition essay is to help the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar term or clarify the meaning of an abstract or vague term.
How to Write a Definition Essay
The following are common ways to define a word or a concept or a term:
1. Demonstrate the denotations and connotations of a word:Denotations are the formal dictionary definitions of a word.Connotations often imply emotional, informal, or slang cases of the word.
Example 1Rat— Denotative meaning: a rodent;Connotative meaning: a person who tattles on other people or who exhibits undesirable or dishonest behavior.Example 2Card— Denotative meaning: a sturdy, but small, piece of rectangular shaped paper used for business purposes or card games.Connotative meaning: a lively, entertaining person or the act of requiring proof of age before sales of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
2. Demonstrate the popular beliefs and personal interpretations of a concept:
Example 1Success— Popular belief: success means getting richPersonal interpretation: success means either overcoming obstacles or other unique interpretations.
Example 2Beauty— Popular belief: good lookingPersonal interpretation: self-sacrifice, loving, forgiving, or other unique interpretations.
3. Demonstrate the characteristics, the function, or the make-up of an object or a term:
Example 1Axe— An axe is a tool used for chopping trees and splitting wood; it is made up of a wooden handle and a metal head with a blade usually on one side.
Example 2Machismo— Machismo is the inflated male ego as characterized by domination of women, an exaggerated show of male strength, etc.
Introduction
1. Lead-in: Introduce the topic (the concept or term you are going to define).
2. Transition: Make transition to thesis statement.
3. Thesis Statement: Define at least three aspects of the meaning of the concept or term (e.g. “Country music can be best understood if we know its history, its pattern of rhythm, and its themes.”).
BodyParagraph 11. Topic Sentence: Present the first aspect of the meaning of the conceptor term (e.g. “The meaning of Country Music depends heavily on itshistory”).2. Supporting Details: Explain what/how/why.3. Closing Remarks: Wrap up this paragraph (e.g. “That is why one cannot understand Country Music without learning about its history”).
Body Paragraph 21. Topic Sentence: Present the second aspect of the meaning of the conceptor term.2. Supporting Details: Explain what/how/why.3. Closing Remarks: Wrap up this paragraph.
Body Paragraph 31. Topic Sentence: Present the third aspect of the meaning of the conceptor term.2. Supporting Details: Explain what/how/why.3. Closing Remarks: Wrap up this paragraph.Writing Made Easy
Conclusion
1. Wrap up the main points.
2. Point out the significance of the concept or term
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- 3. Definition Mode of paragraph development that answers the questions: What is it? What does it mean? What are its special features? Important because it clarifies the meaning of a word or a concept and it also limits the scope of that particular word or concept. Limiting the scope controls and avoids misinterpretations, vague notions and/or broad ideas
- 4. Different techniques of Defining Formal Definition- Which you are given a term to be defined and you define the term by giving the class where the word/term belongs (the genus) and the characteristics that distinguish the term from other terms known as the differentia. Example: Term Genus Differentia Definition Mode of paragraph development Answers the questions: what is it, what does it mean, or what is its special features
- 5. Extended Definition-needed to define abstract concepts It allows you to broaden your definition by using: Definition by Analogy Definition by Metaphors Definition by Comparison and Contrast Definition by Descriptions Definition by Analysis Definition by Function Definition by Etymology Definition by Semantic Origin Definition by Example Definition by Synonym Definition by Negation
- 6. Definition by Analogy A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification A correspondence or partial similarity A thing that is comparable to something else in significant respects Examples: After hearing a religious analogy about the value of learning to feed oneself, Alison decided to go to college. The science teacher tried to make her students understand the analogy between a cell and a car battery. In her analogy, the poet compared love to an endless well.
- 7. Definition by Metaphors A metaphor asserts a correlation or resemblance between two things that are otherwise unrelated. A thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract. My brother was boiling mad. Examples: The assignment was a breeze. Her voice is music to his ears Definition by Comparison and Contrast To contrast something is to look for differences among two or more elements, but compare is to do the opposite, to look for similarities.
- 8. Definition by Descriptions Definition by Analysis A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event. A detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features Definition by Function Definition by Etymology An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing. the derivation of a word. A chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Stating what the term is for
- 9. Semantics is one of the important branches of linguistics, and deals with interpretation and meaning of the words, sentence structure, and symbols. It deals with the reading comprehension of the readers, in how they understand others and their interpretations.
- 10. Definition by Semantic Origin Definition by Example Definition by Synonym Definition by Negation Using a similar word or phrase to define a word Of, relating to, or arising from the different meanings of words or other symbols A parallel or closely similar case especially when serving as a precedent or model Defining the term by stating what it is not
- 11. The Art of Writing the Concept Paper “The Long wait is soon to be over”
- 12. Defining a Concept Paper It defines an idea or a concept and explains its essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of that idea or concept. It answers the question: What is it What about it It starts with a definition, either formal or informal, of the term of the concept and proceeds with an expanded definition and an analytic description of the aspect of the concept. Dadufalza 1996:183
- 13. To stipulate the meaning of term by limiting, extending, or redirecting the reference or sense in which term is commonly understood or to use in a special way a term borrowed from another field in which it is made to apply (Dadufalza 1996:184: Concept paper can be subjective because the writer can choose what areas to emphasize, what explanations and analyses to include and exclude, and what complex ideas have to be simplified. Take note: Even if the concept paper tends to be subjective, the writer still has to make sure the concepts are clarified and explains in such a way that the readers can understand and make sense of the connections.