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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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Characteristics of Definition Essays
Seeing the Pattern (396-399)
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
3 part defintion
The term The class to which the term belongs The characteristics that distinguish the
term from all others in its class
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
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
(Page 397)
Include a Brief Definition of Term Truthiness
Specific and Focused Lots of details
• What it is• How it functions• Why it’s important
Doesn’t stray from topic
Makes a Point Why do we need to
know about this term?
Uses other Patterns of Development Narration
• Anecdotes• Scenarios
Description Division and
Classification (we’ll learn about that next)
Outline Your TermDenotation Connotation
Description Examples/Anecdotes
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
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
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.
Connotation Meanings associated with a word
• What words/images/ideas are associated with apple?
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?