How to Write a Concept Paper and Explain Concepts
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What is the primary purpose of a concept paper?

  • To persuade potential funders to support a product, program, or service (correct)
  • To provide a detailed analysis of a text
  • To present the different interpretations possible for a term
  • To explain the history and context of a literary work
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of a formal sentence definition?

  • The distinguishing characteristics of the term
  • The class it belongs to
  • The term being defined
  • The size of the term's market (correct)
  • What is explication in the context of research and literary criticism?

  • The close analysis and interpretation of a text or an excerpt from a longer text (correct)
  • A method of identifying foreign borrowing in texts
  • A method of translating texts from French to English
  • The practice of presenting multiple interpretations for a literary work
  • What is explication de texte?

    <p>A practice in French literary studies of closely examining the language of a text to determine meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In research and literary criticism, what does explication involve?

    <p>Interpreting and explaining sentences, verses, quotes, or passages from a literary or academic work in a detailed way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with explication?

    <p>Exegesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an explication and a paraphrase?

    <p>An explication makes explicit what is implicit, while a paraphrase sets forth the gist of the meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an explication differ from a paraphrase in terms of analyzing the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>An explication focuses on biblical echoes, while a paraphrase focuses on establishing the solemnity and holiness of the occasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an explication, what is the significance of mentioning 'fathers' in relation to the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>It evokes the language of the Bible, establishing solemnity and holiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of an explication?

    <p>To reveal implicit meanings by making them explicit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an explication differ from clarification?

    <p>An explication reveals implicit meanings, while clarification makes something more clear or easier to understand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an explication from a paraphrase when discussing the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>An explication mentions biblical echoes, while a paraphrase focuses on establishing solemnity through rephrasing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an explication?

    <p>To reveal implied meanings and connotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an explication differ from a paraphrase?

    <p>An explication makes explicit what is implicit, while a paraphrase rewords the text to set forth the gist of the meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an explication from a paraphrase when discussing the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>An explication evokes the language of the Bible, while a paraphrase analyzes the tone of the speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an explication entail in terms of analyzing a concept?

    <p>Analyzing the concept by looking at examples and providing explicit explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with explication?

    <p>Clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an explication, what is the significance of mentioning 'fathers' in relation to the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>'Fathers' initiates a chain of images of birth, continued in other parts of the speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a concept paper?

    <p>To convince potential funders to support a product, program, or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of a formal sentence definition?

    <p>The term being defined, the class it belongs to, and its distinguishing characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is explication in the context of research and literary criticism?

    <p>A method of explanation involving detailed interpretation and analysis of a text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does explication differ from paraphrase?

    <p>Paraphrase provides a detailed interpretation, while explication focuses on restating the text in different words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'explication de texte' refer to?

    <p>A practice in French literary studies involving closely examining the language of a text to determine meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of explication?

    <p>To closely examine and explain the meaning of a text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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