Learning Objectives for Chapter Eight英国文学导读.pdf

Learning Objectives for Chapter Eight What will you have learned when you have completed this chapter? You will be able to know: 8.1 What is a definition essay  What is “definition”?  Single definition  Extended definition  Illustrations  Etymology/historical roots  Characteristics  Components  functions  Importance of “definition”  Different senses  Multiple meanings  Abstract  Ambiguous  Controversial  How to define a word with a sentence  Rename your subject  Define with negatives  Define with characteristics  How to define a word with a paragraph  Name  Components/parts  Functions/purposes  Origin  Illustration 8.2 How to write a definition essay  Structure of a definition essay  Introduction  Arouse the reader ’s interest  Provide the focus of your essay:  Why is it important to define the word  Why is it difficult to define the word  How is the word often misused  Central paragraphs  Use examples or story  Analyze by cause and effect  Analyze by comparison and contrast  Conclusion  Summarize the main points  Refer to introduction  Relate your experience  Writing steps  Prewriting  Selecting  Drafting  Revising  Introductory paragraph  Central p