English 10 - Expanded Definition

• What is an expanded definition?

• • a) A short, dictionary definition

• • b) A detailed explanation of a term with supporting details

• • c) A collection of unrelated words

• • d) A list of synonyms and antonyms

What are the three essential parts of a full definition?

• d) Introduction, body, conclusion

• a) Term, class, distinguishing characteristics

• b) Word, sentence, paragraph

• c) Subject, predicate, object

Which of the following is not a way to expand a definition?

• a) Using etymology

• b) Providing examples

• c) Ignoring details

• d) Comparing and contrasting

In the definition "A smartphone is a mobile device that can make calls, send messages, and access the internet," what is the class?

• a. internet

• b. smartphone

• c. mobile device

• d. access

"A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling." The underlined word is a what?

• a. term

• b. class

• c. distinguishing characteristic

• d. definition

"A scientific instrument that magnifies small objects to make them visible is a microscope." What full definition is the given?

• a. Pattern 1

• b. Pattern 2

• c. Pattern 3

• d. Pattern 4

Give an example of how you can expand the definition of the term "democracy" using at least one expansion technique.

Define the word "Bird" using the full definition format (Term, Class, Distinguishing Characteristics).

Which of the following best explains the use of examples in expanding a definition?

• a. It only includes historical background.

• b. It provides a list of unrelated terms.

• c. It helps illustrate the meaning of a term by giving specific instances.

• d. It replaces the need for a formal definition.