ENGLISH 10 - 4TH QUARTER

Cards (38)

  • Expanded definition
    A one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term, using a combination of formal and informal definitions
  • Formal definition

    • Composed of the term being defined, the class of object or concept to which the term belongs, and its distinguishing characteristics that distinguish it from all others of its class
  • Informal definition

    • Uses known words and examples to explain an unknown term, may include synonyms, antonyms, stipulation, analogy, or illustration
  • Steps in creating an expanded definition
    1. Formal definition
    2. Classes or types
    3. Process
    4. Effects/consequences
    5. Statistics
  • The purpose of a definition is to explain the meaning of a term which may be obscure or difficult, by the use of terms that are commonly understood and whose meaning is clear
  • Negation is one of the patterns in expanding definitions of words
  • Negation
    • Being nationalistic doesn't mean that you have to die for the country to be entitled to this
  • Example

    Provides a concrete example of a term to make it easier to understand
  • Compare and contrast
    Describes the similarities and differences of two ideas or concepts
  • Cause/effect
    • Pollution is the result of the irresponsible works of people
  • Learning expanded definitions is useful in writing composition as it helps construct compound sentences using the different patterns
  • The possessive case indicates ownership or possession.
  • Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
  • Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to non-human things.
  • Conceptual/Technical definition

    Tells you what the concept means, what your constructs are by explaining how they are related to other constructs. It is the literal or core sense of a word, with no subtext.
  • Operational definition

    The specific meaning of a word or phrase given to it by the group of people who use the word in their specific context. It is stated in terms of operations or procedures that must be carried out in observing or measuring that which is being defined.
  • Tongue
    • A structure in a mouth, a strip of land, part of a shoe, a language, part of a belt buckle, part of a bell, or anything that is shaped like a tongue
  • Operational definitions assign meaning to a variable by specifying the activities or operations necessary to measure, categorize, or manipulate the variable.
  • Definitions
    • Conceptual
    • Operational
  • Adolescence
    A transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority). It is usually associated with the teenage years, but its physical, psychological or cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later.
  • Adolescence
    Teenage years ranging from 13 - 19 years. This may vary in research.
  • Academic achievement
    Performance of the learners based on the grade point average in all subject areas for SY 2020- 2021.
  • Thirst
    A distressful feeling caused by a desire or need for water.
  • Thirst
    A distressful feeling of not accessing water for a period of 18 hours.
  • Guilt
    A painful feeling of self-reproach.
  • The importance of using operational definition should be highlighted in a short essay, providing examples and/or experiences.
  • Develop an operational definition of emotions, behaviors, and states of being
    1. Sense of humor
    2. More friendly
    3. Tiredness
    4. Not as smart
    5. Dream more
  • Expanded definition
    A one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term, using a combination of formal and informal definitions
  • Formal definition

    • Composed of the term being defined, the class of object or concept to which the term belongs, and its distinguishing characteristics that distinguish it from all others of its class
  • Informal definition

    • Uses known words and examples to explain an unknown term, may include synonyms, antonyms, stipulation, analogy, or illustration
  • Steps in creating an expanded definition
    1. Formal definition
    2. Classes or types
    3. Process
    4. Effects/consequences
    5. Statistics
  • The purpose of a definition is to explain the meaning of a term which may be obscure or difficult, by the use of terms that are commonly understood and whose meaning is clear
  • Negation is one of the patterns in expanding definitions of words
  • Negation
    • Being nationalistic doesn't mean that you have to die for the country to be entitled to this
  • Example

    Provides a concrete example of a term to make it easier to understand
  • Compare and contrast
    Describes the similarities and differences of two ideas or concepts
  • Cause/effect
    • Pollution is the result of the irresponsible works of people
  • Learning expanded definitions is useful in writing composition as it helps construct compound sentences using the different patterns