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| 1. Definition is the act of limiting and clarifying the meaning of a word, of separating it from other similar terms. |
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| 2. We define daily at home, school and work. |
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| 3. Brief definitions--synonyms, negation, comparisons, formal--are often part of a paragraph or essay being developed with a single pattern, such as process analysis or comparison and contrast. |
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| 4. Brief definitions may be a single word or a short phrase, often enclosed by commas, parentheses, or dashes. |
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| 5. Extended-definition essays often use brief definitions and several patterns of development. |
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| 6. Definition depends on thoroughly explained and detailed examples. |
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| 7. Transitional words and other connectors are especially important in bridging the gap between paragraphs. |
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| 8. Definition essays can be organized chronologically but are frequently arranged by order of importance. |
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| 9. A thesis sentence is a critical first step in focusing an extended definition essay. |
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| 10. Outlining even a brief essay is a logical and valuable prewriting technique. |
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| 11. Topic sentences are an essential part of a coherent body paragraph. |
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| 12. Writing is never complete until it has gone through several revisions and careful editing. |