Giving+Informative+Defenitions

DEFENITIONS

PRACTICE 2-7

GIVING INFORMATIVE DEFINITIONS

1. When defining, always choose a specific group that gives the audience enough information. Next to each letter below is a list of three related terms. Below each list, you will find a general group name. Give a more informative, specific group name. For example:

lemon, orange, lime **General group:** fruit
 * Specific group:** citrus fruit

a. **Related Terms:** parrot, parakeet, canary
 * General Group:** birds
 * Specific Group:** colorful birds

b. **Related Terms:** guitar, violin, cello
 * General Group:** instruments
 * Specific Group:** string instrument

c. **Related Terms:** lizard, crocodile, snake
 * General Group:** animals
 * Specific Group:** reptiles

d. **Related Terms:** Berlin, Rome, Madrid
 * General Group:** cities
 * Specific Group:** capitals

e. **Related Terms:** inauguration, wedding, bar mitzvah
 * General Group:** events
 * Specific Group:** marriage event

2. Choose one term from Items 1a−1e above and key a complete and informative three-part sentence definition for it in the space below. berlin - the capital of germany and the heart of the german automobile industry 3. In each sentence below, the group is too general to be helpful. Revise the definitions, using a more informative, specific group. For example:

The wrist is a __spot__ between the human hand and the human forearm. The wrist is a __joint__ between the human hand and the human forearm.

a. A gesture is something that communicates an idea, a sentiment, or an attitude. a gesture is hand signals b. Punch is a liquid made from several ingredients. punch is a drink that is homemade c. A dungeon is a cold, dark place, usually underground. a dungeon is a place prisoners are held d. //Shish kebab// is a term for pieces of seasoned meat, and sometimes vegetables, roasted on skewers and served with condiments. shish kebab is a mix of meat and vegetables e. A match is an item tipped with a mixture that ignites when subjected to friction. a match is what you use to light a fire