Definition

When and why is stating a "definition" a good way to begin an essay? When are short definitions useful?

-Clarify a subject and limit what needs to be written. -help when basic terms may be in doubt -short definitions provide clarity for specific or technical terms that are likely to be misunderstood

When writing/revising a definition essay, what five areas/ items should be included and reviewed?

-Meaning-have you explored your subject family - Modes- are you using various modes? -Thesis- is your essay focused throughout -Support- is your essay supported with examples and effective transitions? -Unity- are your paragraphs focused? Are they Unified with effective transitions.

What is an example? Why do writer select/ use examples, and what purpose do they serve?

-one thing selected from many - an instance that reveals a whole type - examples show the nature or character of the group from which it is taken - examples serve as generalizations

List important elements concerning sensory imagery and paragraph/essay unity.

All definitions need to be supported with examples and sensory detail -explicit description makes your subject real and relatable - don't stray from your topic- use effective "transitions" to stay on task

What troubles may an extended definition writer encounter?

Extended definition essays can be long! Writer need to stay focused and on task.

Compare and contrast good writers and bad writers in terms of examples

Good writers • explain and support their purpose with solid examples/ generalizations • deep and insightful; balanced Bad writer • use too many examples but do not elaborate • no depth or insight

What can an extended definition define?examples. What does an extended definition take/need?

It can define a word, a thing, a concept, a general phenomenon, etc. -takes room-usually an essay

What "introductory device is overused"? What question does your extended definition essay ultimately need to answer?

The " dictionary-ish" definition device is way overused and totally cliché. - it should answer "What is the nature of the subject"

What is the purpose of most extended definition essays? What question might you ask prior to writing?

To fully explain a topic or its meaning To argue a particular meaning QUESTION??????? - When and where is it found? - In what different forms does it occur? - What is it at present? -what does it mean/do? -how is it put together?

Define extended definition. What is it's main purpose?

Writing that tries to show the reader its subject by establishing boundaries around it. -Differentiates a subject by showing what it is and what it is not