Techniques
Keep the following techniques in mind when working on a definition essay.
Denotation
Denotation is providing the literal or dictionary definition of a term.
Online Class: A course that is taught over the internet
Connotation
Connotation is illustrating the implied meaning of a term or idea.
Class Act: A person who is considerate of others
Enumeration
Enumeration is employing a list to define.
Nontraditional Student:
- A person who did not complete college directly out of high school
- A person who took an alternative path to college
- A person who may be older than traditional students (17-23 years old)
- A person who brings various life experiences to the classroom
Analogy
Analogy is implementing a comparison of two things that are similar.
Discussion Board Posts: Think of Discussion Board posts in an online class as your class discussion. In both cases, you share ideas, thoughts, and insights in a learning environment.
Negation
Negation is defining something by stating what it is not.
Non-Credit Course: A course in which you do not receive college credit
LICENSES AND ATTRIBUTIONS
Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL). Located at: https://owl.excelsior.edu/ . This site is licensed under a https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ .