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What is the primary purpose of asking a 'what is' question?
What is the primary purpose of asking a 'what is' question?
- To challenge or question assumptions or beliefs
- To provide a correct answer
- To gain understanding or knowledge about a topic (correct)
- To merely ask a question
Which type of 'what is' question asks for a literal definition of a term or concept?
Which type of 'what is' question asks for a literal definition of a term or concept?
- Investigative 'what is'
- Explanatory 'what is'
- Definitional 'what is' (correct)
- Descriptive 'what is'
What is the main goal of asking explanatory 'what is' questions?
What is the main goal of asking explanatory 'what is' questions?
- To provide a correct answer
- To seek a literal definition of a term
- To explore or investigate a concept or idea (correct)
- To describe a person, place, or thing
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of asking 'what is' questions?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of asking 'what is' questions?
What type of 'what is' question asks for a description of a person, place, or thing?
What type of 'what is' question asks for a description of a person, place, or thing?
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Definition of "What Is"
- "What is" is a phrase used to ask for a definition or explanation of a concept, idea, or thing.
- It is a question that seeks to understand the nature, essence, or characteristics of something.
Types of "What Is" Questions
- Definitional "what is": Asks for a literal definition of a term or concept.
- Example: "What is the definition of happiness?"
- Explanatory "what is": Seeks an explanation or description of a concept or phenomenon.
- Example: "What is the meaning of life?"
- Descriptive "what is": Asks for a description of a person, place, or thing.
- Example: "What is the capital of France?"
Purpose of "What Is" Questions
- To gain understanding or knowledge about a topic
- To clarify or confirm existing knowledge
- To explore or investigate a concept or idea
- To challenge or question assumptions or beliefs
Definition of "What Is"
- A phrase used to ask for a definition or explanation of a concept, idea, or thing.
- Seeks to understand the nature, essence, or characteristics of something.
Types of "What Is" Questions
- Definitional "what is": Asks for a literal definition of a term or concept, providing a precise explanation.
- Explanatory "what is": Seeks an in-depth explanation or description of a concept or phenomenon, providing a thorough understanding.
- Descriptive "what is": Asks for a detailed description of a person, place, or thing, providing a clear image or account.
Purpose of "What Is" Questions
- Gain understanding or knowledge about a topic, broadening one's horizons.
- Clarify or confirm existing knowledge, solidifying one's grasp of a concept.
- Explore or investigate a concept or idea, fostering curiosity and inquiry.
- Challenge or question assumptions or beliefs, promoting critical thinking and objectivity.
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