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Made by Pizza. C Made by Pizza. C Made by Pizza. C Made by Pizza. C Unit 6Nature Thought Unit Objectives Definition of Definition Function of Definition Features of Definition Organization of Definition How to choose right examples Transitional phrases Definition of Definition Sometimes, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding, we have to define a word, term, or concept which is unfamiliar to most readers or open to various interpretations. Definition can be found in almost all expository or persuasive writings. (scientific essays, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedia articles, new stories, manuals, government publications and so on.) It answers the questions: What is it? What are its limits or boundaries? Questions Pride What’s the definition of “pride” in a dictionary? According to Webster Dictionary “pride” is defined as “arrogance, loftiness, conceit, self-respect, dignity, and valuing oneself.” Is “pride” a positive or negative concept? As a sin: condemned as the cause of mistakes and unhappiness; leading to excessive bragging; keeping people from seeing their own faults; dangerous As a strength: praised as essential to success What do you think of the concept of “pride”? It is something between an emotion and an opinion; a feeling of dignity and self-respect; modest emotion based on a justified or reasonable opinion. Can you cite some examples? Pride in one’s country; Davis had to salvage his pride ; His pride may still be his downfall. What can you conclude about “pride”? Pride is something a person must achieve by himself; it helps people to feel good about themselves, their families, or their achievements. Pride is not, in itself, either good or bad. Everything depends on the amount of pride one feels, on the basis of one’s pride, and on the way one expresses one’s pride. To introduce a new term To explain a jargon in some academic discipline To make clear some abstract, controversial or complicated point in argument To