Techniques in writing expanded definition of words

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Etymology

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The origin of the word itself.

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Description

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The color, size, and shape of the term.

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Process

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How the term is used.

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Causation

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The causes and effects of the term.

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Exemplification

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Examples of the term.

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Classification

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How the topic fits into a larger category.

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Comparison/Contrast

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How the topic is similar or different from others in the class.

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Analogy

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Explaining by comparing two dissimilar topics, where the second is familiar to the audience.