Giving Expanded Definitions to Words

It is based upon a concise, logical pattern that includes as much information as it can within a minimum amount of space.

• Definition

• Formal Definition

• Informal Definition

• Expanded Definition

It is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols)

• Definition

• Formal Definition

• Informal Definition

• Expanded Definition

Formal definition is composed of 3 parts, what are these?

• the term (word or phrase) being defined

• the class of object or concept to which the term belongs

• the differentiating/its distinguishing characteristics that distinguish it from all others of its class.

• All of the above

Is the statement "Astronomy (term) is a branch of scientific study (class) primarily concerned with celestial objects inside and outside of the earth’s atmosphere (differentiating characteristics)" a formal or informal Definition

• Formal

• Informal

__________ definition is where the writer uses known words and examples to explain an unknown term.

• Informal

• Formal

• Expanded

• None of the above

Is the statement "Freedom, also referred to as liberty or independence, is a state people reach when they are free to think and do whatever they please" formal or informal definition?

• Informal

• Formal

Is the statement "Comic books (term) are sequential and narrative publications (class) consisting of illustrations, captions, dialogue balloons, and often focus on super-powered heroes (differentiating characteristics)" formal or informal definition?

• Formal Definition

• Informal Definition

It provides the meaning of an idea or word that has components of both informal and formal definitions, but is presented in a longer, paragraph format.

• Expanded Definition

• Formal Definition

• Informal Definition

• Definition

Which of the following is the importance of Expanded Definition

• An expanded definition defines and explains a single term, concept, or object, pins down the meaning of a specific word, or defines an abstract concept, and goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition.

• An expanded definition is an important writing tool that you will need if you are writing for a person who is not an expert or specialist in a particular subject. Writing a research paper can be used as an example.

• An expanded definition explains complex or unfamiliar term to make it easier to understand which is important to effective communication.

• All of the following

It lists and defines the term. Also described anything related to the term being defined.

• Process Narration

• Illustration

• Definition

• Additional Defenition