Which of the following statements best describes a Definition as a technique in writing a concept paper?

• a. It is a vivid explanation of a term.

• b. It refers to the meaning of a word or a concept and limits its scope of a particular word or concept.

• c. It is a method of explanation which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples.

What technique in a definition is referred to when the writer broadens the meaning of the word through analogy, metaphors, comparison and contrast, descriptions, analysis, functions, etymology, and semantic origin?

• a. Informal Definition

• b. Formal Definition

• c. Extended Definition

• d. Complex Definition

What pattern of definition is used in this sentence, “English is a formidable language filled with tongue-twisting combinations of vowels and consonants.”

• ? a. Term= differentia+ genus

• b. Term= genus+ differentia

• c. Genus= term+ differentia

• d. Differentia= term+ genus

Which of the following statements best exemplifies a Definition as a technique in writing a concept paper?

• a. It gives a clear meaning of a word or concept.

• b. It clarifies the meaning of a word or concept and limits its scope particularly.

• c. It is a technique to analyze and evaluate one’s work.

• d. It defines an abstract concept of a work

Why should you situate the review of the article?

• a. You should know what the content of the article is.

• b. Your analysis should be anchored on the theories presented by the writer or creator.

• c. You should never make any arguments.

• d. You should do the review based on your observations alone.

Which of the following statements clearly points out the main purpose of writing a definition?

• a. Its main purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas, and issues.

• b. It aims to review the concept of the proposal.

• c. It guides a writer to do a research.

• d. It helps readers know the ideas of the concept.

Which of the following statements best defines an Informal Definition?

• a. It is intended to define abstract concepts.

• b. It includes definition by synonym (using a similar word or phrase to define a word).

• c. It is defined through a parenthetical or brief explanation.

• d. It follows the three parts: term, genus, and differentia

Give one example synonym of the word concept

• idea

• short summary

• abstract idea

• all answers are correct

What technique in a definition is referred to when the writer broadens the meaning of the word through analogy, metaphors, comparison and contrast, descriptions, analysis, functions, etymology, and semantic origin?

• a. Informal Definition

• b. Formal Definition

• c. Extended Definition

• d. Complex Definition

Which of the following statements clearly points out the main purpose of writing a definition?

• a. Its main purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas, and issues.

• b. It aims to review the concept of the proposal.

• c. It guides a writer to do a research.

• d. It helps readers know the ideas of the concept.