Expanded Definition

Determine the method/way used in expanding the definition of each word.

1. Pantomime is the art of communicating words. It uses body movements, gestures, facial expressions to communicate feelings and attitudes, and situations. Unlike, melodrama which has sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions

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1. Basketball is a game played by two 5-player teams, the object of which is to get the ball through the opposing player's hoop the most times to score the most points, or a large ball that is used in the game. Basketball and soccer are played with a round ball. In both sports, players dribble and shoot the ball. But basketball players dribble with their hands while soccer players, except the goalkeeper, dribble with their feet.

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A monologue is a speech given by a single character in a story. In drama, it is the vocalization of a character's thoughts; in literature, the verbalization. It is traditionally a device used in theater-a speech to be given on stage-but nowadays, its use extends to film and television.

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The process of speeding up in a vehicle begins with setting of the gear level to the first gear. This moves the vehicle from stationary to a slow speed of about less than 10 kilometers per hour (kph). Gradually you shift the gear to the next, pressing the accelerator pedal at the same time to attain speed between 10-30 kph. You pick up more speed by shifting gears to the next higher levels at speed beyond 30 kph. To do this, however along with the shift to the third and fourth gear, ever-increasing pressure must be accelerated.

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In argumentative essay writing, the writer must first consider the goal of writing. He or she introduces a compelling topic and engage the reader; explains and consider all sides of an issue fairly. Then, persuade the reader to adopt or consider a new perspective

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Identify the method of expanding definitions described in each sentence.

6. It presents the similarities and differences between two things, ideas, concepts or point of view

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It shows the series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result.

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It provides examples to illustrate what must be present for the word being defined

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It explains the distinction between items to find the common ground

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It shows series of actions steps taken to achieve a particular end.

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• Expanding by Describing a Process