Question 1

Why is defining a word/term important in writing?

Accepted Answer

It helps explain the meaning of a term which may be obscure or

difficult.

Answer

It makes the text appears longer

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To encourage the reader to finish reading the material.

Answer

It gives the reader an impression that the writer is knowledgeable of the

topic.

Question 2

A mode of defining by explaining the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.

Accepted Answer

etymology

Answer

description

Answer

analogy

Answer

history

Question 3

A mode of defining by comparing two dissimilar objects or topics, where the second is familiar to the audience.

Accepted Answer

analogy

Answer

etymology

Answer

description

Answer

history

Question 4

A sentence definition is a shorter meaning of term than parenthetical definition.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 5

Expanded definition is a detailed definition of an object, mechanism, process, or concept.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

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