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Characteristics of Definition Essays. Seeing the Pattern (396-399). Simple Definition. Single sentence 3 part structure Term Class (group the term belongs to) Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities Example: A pineapple is a tropical plant
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Characteristics of Definition Essays Seeing the Pattern (396-399)
Simple Definition • Single sentence • 3 part structure • Term • Class (group the term belongs to) • Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities Example: A pineapple is a tropical plant that has large sword-like leaves and yellow edible fruit.
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 (Page 397) • 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
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)
Extended Definition • 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 Denotationand Connotation
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?