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Composition 7 Unit 3

Writing a Definition Essay

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An encyclopedia article is one kind of _______________. definition essay
A definition essay may be written mainly to ___________ the reader about the topic, or to express the author's thoughts about the topic, or to persuade the reader that the author's view of the topic is correct, or simply to entertain. inform
Unlike a dictionary definition, a definition essay offers room enough to discuss a topic fully, exploring its _______________. fine points
A good _____________essay is rich and detailed and throws new light on its topic. definition
. Dictionary definitions contain only ___________--statements that are unquestionably true. facts
In contrast, a definition essay may contain the author's _______________ and the ________________ of experts. opinions
A definition essay develops its topic through the use of ______________. details
A _________________________ usually contains few details or none at all. dictionary definition
. Perhaps the most basic kind of detail used in definition essays is the _____________. example
________________make a definition easier to understand by showing the reader real instances of the topic. Examples
An _____________ is a special kind of example--an example in narrative, or story form. anecdote
Anecdotes can make dry statements more vivid. _______________ give a feeling of reality to an author's ideas. Anecdotes
Anecdotes make a definition essay more ______ to read! fun
___________ give the reader more information about a topic. Facts
Facts can be __________ as well as informative. persuasive
A ___________ or ___________ are used in definition essays to strengthen the author's opinions by adding the opinions of experts who know more about the topic. quotation or quotations
_______________ also add believability and emotional power. Quotations
________________ is a way of organizing points either from most to least important or from least to most important. Order of importance
This pattern of organization is probably the one that is used most in definition essays. Order of importance
When you feel you have enough details for an essay, then arrange your details into an ordered list or ______________. outline
If you are arranging traits in order of importance, a _____________________ may be enough to help you keep track of where to place the details in your essay. paragraph outline
A ________________________ consists of main topics preceded by Roman numerals, subtopics preceded by capital letters, and specific facts preceded by Arabic numerals. formal outline
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