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The Definition Speech A definition speech: Is not a dictionary definition. Seeks to define concepts or processes in ways that make them relevant to the situation or problem that an audience faces. Offers the audience an orientation, a way of thinking about a phenomenon. The definition of “definition”: def-i-ni-tion (def e-nish en) n. 1. The act of defining a word, phrase, or term. 2. The act of making clear and distinct. 3. A determining of outline, extent, or limits. A definition speech/essay should do more than just define a word... A definition speech/essay explains what a specific term means. Some terms are definite, and have concrete meanings such as book or chair. Other terms are more abstract and their meaning may depend more upon the person’s point of view. For example, terms such as love or bravery, may mean different things to different people at different times.It goes without saying, then, that you need to understand the term before you can define it for others. Reading the dictionary helps - but dont just copy the definition word for word. You should explain the term in your own words. Also, you might want to limit your term before defining it. Essential Steps to an Effective Speech/Essay of Definition: Specify what term is being defined. Give clear and basic information. Use facts or examples that are clearly understood. Use facts or examples that are not controversial. Example: You could write for days about “bravery”. To limit your definition, you should be more specific and write about either “extraordinary bravery,” “everyday bravery,” or “bravery on the battle field”. Your Thesis Statement  The thesis statement must identify the term being defined and provide a brief, general definition. Example: Bravery on the battlefield has been declared to be ordinary men - in extraordinary circumstances - doing extraordinary things. Sometimes, as in the battlefield bravery example above, the definition can be one that you make up yourself. The s