Definition and Term
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How to Write a Definition Essay
In a definition essay, you explain the meaning of a certain term by giving a detailed description of it, and support your definition with clear examples or facts. Such explanations are needed if a term is special, abstract, disputed or does not have a common meaning. For instance, individuals can interpret the definition of the words ‘freedom’ or ‘abuse’ quite differently.
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Steps for Writing a Definition Essay 1. Choose a term that you want to define and introduce it to your readers. This can be done in several ways, but your main goal at the outset is to indicate clearly the contents of your paper. 2. Use several sources (dictionaries or encyclopedias) to see how the term you have chosen is usually defined. Then think of a way to combine or merge them to give your own, unique definition. 3. Present the term you’ve chosen to your readers in the introductory part of your paper. 4. In the main body paragrapghs, provide your readers with information about the term. Along with your own description, you can point out some cases, in which this term is used, as well as historical information about its origins and the evolution of its use in literature. Also, you can highlight any common mistakes in its definition. 5. Think of a couple of good examples that will fully illustrate and explain your definition.
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Topic Selection
There are plenty of terms that we use every day. Many of them are clear to almost everybody, but still there is a vast body of abstract or scientific terms, that can become a topic of discussion. While all of us know what a phone, TV or dog is, concepts such as happiness, faith, love or calmness may be difficult for some people to grasp. Some terms that could be chosen as a topic for your definition essay are listed below: * Love * God *
How to Write a Definition Essay
In a definition essay, you explain the meaning of a certain term by giving a detailed description of it, and support your definition with clear examples or facts. Such explanations are needed if a term is special, abstract, disputed or does not have a common meaning. For instance, individuals can interpret the definition of the words ‘freedom’ or ‘abuse’ quite differently.
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Steps for Writing a Definition Essay 1. Choose a term that you want to define and introduce it to your readers. This can be done in several ways, but your main goal at the outset is to indicate clearly the contents of your paper. 2. Use several sources (dictionaries or encyclopedias) to see how the term you have chosen is usually defined. Then think of a way to combine or merge them to give your own, unique definition. 3. Present the term you’ve chosen to your readers in the introductory part of your paper. 4. In the main body paragrapghs, provide your readers with information about the term. Along with your own description, you can point out some cases, in which this term is used, as well as historical information about its origins and the evolution of its use in literature. Also, you can highlight any common mistakes in its definition. 5. Think of a couple of good examples that will fully illustrate and explain your definition.
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Topic Selection
There are plenty of terms that we use every day. Many of them are clear to almost everybody, but still there is a vast body of abstract or scientific terms, that can become a topic of discussion. While all of us know what a phone, TV or dog is, concepts such as happiness, faith, love or calmness may be difficult for some people to grasp. Some terms that could be chosen as a topic for your definition essay are listed below: * Love * God *