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1、How to Write a Definition Essay Outline?Before sitting down to write a definition essay,youll need to make out all the parts to the whole.In other words,how,exactly,will you define the subject of the essay?Youll need to consider all the different parts,or the gears,that make the clockwork.Once youve

2、 brainstormed the parts,youre ready to create an outline,and then write some paragraphs.The outline for this essay is as easy as in five paragraph essay it contains an introduction,body paragraphs,and a conclusion.The number of body paragraphs is determined by how many aspects your subject needs def

3、ined.This type of essay is exactly what it sounds like:it works to define a specific word or concept.Take Richard Brinsley Sheridans advice when writing:“Never say more than is necessary.”So,here is what constitutes the outline of the definition essay:Introduction Paragraph An introduction paragraph

4、 should act as a gateway to the subject of the definition essay.Use this paragraph to gently introduce the subject,and gain the readers interest.This paragraph should begin with an attention getter(the“hook”)that makes the reader curious and want to read more.Quotations are always a great idea as ar

5、e interesting facts.Next,provide background details that the reader will need to understand the concept or idea to be defined in the body paragraphs.Unlike other papers,like cause and effect essay,the definition essay is unique in that it requires the writer to provide the dictionary definition of t

6、he word,and then the thesis definition.Since dictionary definitions are often dry and narrow,the thesis definition is your opportunity truly encompass the complexity of the word.Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph should focus on a different aspect that contributes to the overall definition of the s

7、ubject being discussed in the definition essay.The History Paragraph A definition essay typically contains three body paragraphs,although there can be more if the writer desires.The first body paragraph delves into the origin of the word and how it became mainstreamed into the language.This paragrap

8、h can talk about any root words,prefixes,and/or suffixes in the word,as well as the evolution of the word(if there is one).The Denotative（指示的，外延的）Definition Paragraph The second body paragraph should focus on the dictionary definition,and how the word can be used in writing and conversation.For exam

9、ple,love can appear as several different parts of speech(词性);it can be a noun,verb,or adjective.The Connotative（内涵的，隐含的）Definition Paragraph The third body paragraph,and often the longest one,should focus on conveying the writers definition of the word.This definition should be based on both the wri

10、ters personal experience as well as research.Dont be afraid to be bold describe this word in a way that no one else has!Be original;describe the word as a color or animal,and defend your choice.Provide examples of the word in action and maintain the readers engagement at all costs.Aim for sentences

11、like this:Quixotic describes the eternal quest of optimistic individuals striving to find the magical,the visionary,the idealistic experiences in life despite all obstacles and naysayers.This exists as an excellent sentence because it provides clues as to the type of word quixotic is by pairing it w

12、ith magical,visionary,and idealistic.By stating that its a word optimistic individuals would gravitate towards,the audience inherently understands its more positive than negative.Indeed,the third body paragraph should focus on communicating the writers comprehension of the concept,idea or term.Concl

13、usion Paragraph Just because this is the shortest paragraph,doesnt mean that it will be the easiest to write.In fact,the better the body paragraphs are,the easier writing the conclusion paragraph will be.Why?Because a good conclusion paragraph reiterates the main points stated in each body paragraph.If the body paragraphs are clear and avoid rambling,pulling the main ideas for the conclusion will be easy!Just remember:you dont want to repeat yourself word for word,but you do want to echo your main ideas;so summarize yourself instead of copy and pasting.文本来源：https:/