seeing the pattern (396-399). single sentence 3 part structure term class (group the term belongs...
DESCRIPTION
The term The class to which the term belongs The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its classTRANSCRIPT
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Characteristics of Definition Essays
Seeing the Pattern (396-399)
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Single sentence
3 part structure• Term• Class (group the term belongs to)• Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities
Example: A pineapple
is a tropical plantthat has large sword-like leaves
and yellow edible fruit.
Simple Definition
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3 part defintion
The term The class to which the term belongs The characteristics that distinguish the
term from all others in its class
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3 part defintion
The term: wedding band The class: jewelry Distinguishing characteristics or qualities:
• Ring• Often made of gold• Given to marriage partners on wedding day
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Writing Standard Definitions Specific Term NOT part of definition itself Enough distinguishing characteristics
• Example: worn on hands (gloves, mittens, rings)
Characteristics not too limiting • Example: bacon served at breakfast
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Include a Brief Definition of Term Truthiness
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Specific and Focused Lots of details
• What it is• How it functions• Why it’s important
Doesn’t stray from topic
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Makes a Point Why do we need to
know about this term?
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Uses other Patterns of Development Narration
• Anecdotes• Scenarios
Description Division and
Classification (we’ll learn about that next)
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Outline Your TermDenotation Connotation
Description Examples/Anecdotes
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Includes the 3-part formal definition Uses examples
• Anecdotes—narrative• Details—descriptive• Can use negation
It’s NOT this, or this, but it is more like this. Considers Denotation and Connotation
Extended Definition
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Using Negation Addresses
Misconceptions• Many people believe
that lemongrass is inedible, but it is actually a flavorful seasoning.
Tells what it is NOT• Not the opposite• Think: close, but not
quite
Example: roller blading is different from roller skating
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Denotation Dictionary Definition
• What a word means• Could include word history
Example
An apple is the fleshy usually rounded red, yellow, or green edible fruit of a usually cultivated tree of the rose family.
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Connotation Meanings associated with a word
• What words/images/ideas are associated with apple?
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Frenemy Friend + Enemy = Frenemy
How do we know if we have a frenemy?
What are some characteristics of a frenemy?
What are the consequences of having a frenemy?