Deck 8: Definition

Question 1

A definition paragraph explains ____.

A) a basis for classification
B) what a term means to you
C) the point of a narrative
D) an informational process

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is not an effective way to explain the meaning of a term?

A) give examples
B) tell a story
C) contrast your term with another
D) use only the dictionary

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is not a part of the topic sentence for a definition paragraph?

A) the dominant impression
B) the term
C) the broad class or category
D) distinguishing characteristics

Answer 3

A

Question 4

____ terms refer to things that cannot be seen, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard.

A) Abstract
B) Absolute
C) Concrete
D) Connection

Question 5

When considering what to term define, choose a word or phrase that ____.

A) has a personal meaning for you
B) most people haven't heard of
C) you feel neutral about
D) has many dictionary definitions

Question 6

Avoid defining one abstract term by using ____.

A) a story
B) another abstract term
C) examples
D) contrast with another term

Question 7

In the topic sentence of a definition paragraph, the broad class or category should ____.

A) follow the distinguishing characteristics
B) follow the personal attitude
C) follow the term being defined
D) come before the term being defined

Question 8

In the topic sentence of a definition paragraph, the term should ____.

A) come first
B) follow the broad class
C) follow the category
D) follow the distinguishing characteristics

Question 9

Which of the following choices is not a good term for a definition paragraph?

A) fear
B) pencil
C) a workaholic
D) boredom

Question 10

What three items must be in the topic sentence of a definition paragraph?

Question 11

Complete the topic sentences for a definition paragraph.
-A bully is a ___________ who ___________

Question 12

Complete the topic sentences for a definition paragraph.
-A snob is a ____________ who __________

Question 13

Complete the topic sentences for a definition paragraph.
-A know-it-all is a _________ who __________

Question 14

For each of the following terms, write a journal entry giving your personal definition of the term. Tell a story or give examples to explain your definition.
-achievement

Question 15

For each of the following terms, write a journal entry giving your personal definition of the term. Tell a story or give examples to explain your definition.
-sacrifice

Question 16

For each of the following terms, write a journal entry giving your personal definition of the term. Tell a story or give examples to explain your definition.
-comfort zone

Question 17

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ optimism

Question 18

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ volcano

Question 19

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ pride

Question 20

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ grief

Question 21

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ e-reader

Question 22

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ vegetable

Question 23

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ failure

Question 24

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-____ comfort

Question 25

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-_____ laptop

Question 26

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-_____ patriotism

Question 27

Place an A beside abstract words and a C beside concrete words.
-_____ dictionary