RNW MODULE 8

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What are the three parts of defining a term?

Term, Description, and Example

Term, Semantics, and Rhetoric

Term, Genus, and Differentia (correct)

Term, Connotation, and Denotation

What is the genus in defining a term?

A characteristic that distinguishes an entity

A category or class where the term belongs (correct)

A description of the term

An example of the term

What is the purpose of defining a term?

To understand the connotation of a word

To understand the denotation of a word

To understand the meaning of a word or an expression (correct)

To use figurative language

What is the differentia in defining a term?

A characteristic that distinguishes an entity Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a mutation in a gene?

An abrupt change in the character of a gene Signup and view all the answers

What determines the structure of an organism?

The gene Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of genes in higher animals?

To handle the complexities of higher animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between genes?

Genes modify the value of other genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sense that is given importance in human perception?

Eyesight Signup and view all the answers

What type of language device is used when showing pictures of beggars on the streets to illustrate poverty?

Visual illustration Signup and view all the answers

What are facts in the context of writing?

Statements that are generally assumed to be true Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anecdotes in writing?

To support or elaborate on the author's argument Signup and view all the answers

What does analyzing entail in the context of writing?

Breaking down a concept into its constituent parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 'zooming in' when providing details in writing?

The reader gets a more focused perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the literal or dictionary meaning of a word?

Denotation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the emotional or cultural association of a word?

Connotation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of defining a concept?

Exploring the different aspects of the concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Denotation is based on dictionary definition, while connotation is based on personal experience Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of connotation in the context of the word 'rose'?

A bouquet of roses is a symbol of love and romance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exemplification in defining a concept?

To illustrate the idea being developed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of denotation?

Dictionary definition Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of connotation in understanding a concept?

It provides a secondary meaning beyond the dictionary definition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between denotation and connotation in terms of meaning?

Denotation is based on fact, while connotation is based on opinion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining a concept in relation to its associated concepts?

To know what concepts are associated with the word and what are not Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defining Concepts

Defining a concept involves analyzing, delineating, exploring, and discovering its various aspects
It also involves knowing what concepts are associated with a word and what are not

Denotation and Connotation

Denotation: the primary, explicit, or literal definition of a word based on a dictionary
Example: Rose is any of a genus (Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers having five petals in the wild state
Connotation: the secondary meaning of a word based on personal or consensual experiences
Example: A bouquet of roses can connote love and romance

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Definition

Defining a term involves dividing it into three parts: term, genus, and differentia
Term: the word to be defined
Genus: where the term belongs and can be classified
Differentia or differentiation: the remaining parts and other information revolving on the term that is defined
Example: A gene is a chemical unit of atomic proportions buried in every living cell

Illustration and Exemplification

Illustration is the method that illustrates the idea being developed
Example: using visual illustrations to concretize abstract concepts like poverty

Facts and Anecdotes

Facts: concepts, ideas, and statements that are generally assumed to be true, real, and/or existing
Anecdotes: brief narratives within a piece of writing that serve as supporting points or claims
Example: using facts and anecdotes to support a point or argument

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Description

Learn how to analyze and define concepts, including understanding denotation and connotation in language. Explore the literal and associated meanings of words.