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Function of Definition
To introduce a new term To explain a jargon in some academic discipline To make clear some abstract, controversial or
complicated point in argument To make ourselves better understood in everyday
affairs
Definition is, therefore, a very important form of expository writing, a strategy which can be used and found in almost all kinds of writings.
Without clear definitions, needless disputes, disagreements and misunderstandings can arise.
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Term Class
Characteristics
tornado wind upside-down, spinning cone, highly destructive
rainforest forest tropical area, lots of rain
Definition can be found in almost all expository or persuasive writings. (scientific essays, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedia articles, new stories, manuals, government publications and so on.)
As a sin: condemned as the cause of mistakes and unhappiness; leading to excessive bragging; keeping people from seeing their own faults; dangerous
As a strength: praised as essential to success
The definition in Sample 1 are quite brief, they contain 3 basic elements:
1. The term to be defined
What do you think of the concept of “pride”?
It is something between an emotion and an opinion; a feeling of dignity and self-respect; modest emotion based on a justified or reasonable opinion.
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Definition of Definition
Sometimes, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding, we have to define a word, term, or concept which is unfamiliar to most readers or open to various interpretations.
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Unit Objectives
Definition of Definition Function of Definition Features of Definition Organization of Definition How to choose right examples Transitional phrases
definition of “pride” “arrogance, loftiness, conceit, self-respect, dignity, and
in a dictionary?
valuing oneself.”
Is “pride” a positive or negative concept?
Can you cite some examples?
What can you conclude about “pride”?
Pride in one’s country; Davis had to salvage his pride ; His pride may still be his downfall.
Pride is something a person must achieve by himself; it helps people to feel good about themselves, their families, or their achievements. Pride is not, in itself, either good or bad. Everything depends on the amount of pride one feels, on the basis of one’s pride, and on the way one expresses one’s pride. Made by Pizza. C
It answers the questions:
What is it? What are its limits or boundaries?
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Questions
Pride
What’s the
According to Webster Dictionary “pride” is defined as