Definition of a Definition
Types of Definition
Strategies of Definition
Developing An Essay
Miscellaneous
100
Sets the boundaries of a thing, a concept, an emotion, or a value
What is a definition?
100
There are many different kinds of definition, each with different uses
Is there only one type of definition or several types?
100
To persuade, to explain, to argue, or to amuse
What are purposes of using definition?
100
To pick a topic you are familiar with and holds some sort of meaning to you
What should be your first goal before beginning to write your essay?
100
The introduction, body, and conclusion
What are the three parts of an essay?
200
To clarify the meanings of words, especially those that are abstract, complicated, or controversial.
Why do we use definitions?
200
Statement of the general class of things to which the word belongs, followed by the distinction(s) between it and its class
What is a formal definition?
200
Words of similar meaning
What are synonyms?
200
The definition itself and your purpose in sharing this definition
What is included in the thesis sentence?
200
Synthesis, Analysis, and Argument
What are the three different types of AP prompts?
300
What is it? What is it not?
What are two questions that definition answers?
300
It stipulates, or specifies, a meaning to suit a larger purpose
What is a stipulative definition?
300
Saying what a word does not mean
What is a negation?
300
Clarify qualities of subject by drawing boundaries, arranging points in order of importance, and offering personal experience
What should the body paragraphs do to help the development of the definition?
300
General+Distinction
Give an example of a formal definition.
400
The main qualities and essential nature of a subject
What does a definition specify?
400
It defines to explore a thing, quality, or idea in its full complexity and draw boundaries around it
What is an extended definition?
400
The history of a word
What is etymology?
400
Remember your subject, provide all the details, and avoid abstractions
What is one tip to keep in mind while drafting?
400
Clarifies a word to fit a larger whole
Give an example of a stimulative definition.
500
Definitions helps pin down precise meanings that help us understand ourselves and one another
How does definition help with our interactions with one another?
500
When the meaning it defines is complete and precise
When can a definition be considered successful?
500
It conveys the range of meanings or limits the meanings
What do synonyms and negations do to a word's meaning?
500
Have you surrounded your subject completely and tightly? Does your definition reflect the conventional meanings of the word?
What is one question to ask yourself when revising and editing?
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