Techniques - Excelsior College OWL

<aside> ✝️ Keep the following techniques in mind when working on a definition essay.

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Denotation

Denotation is providing the literal or dictionary definition of a term.

Connotation

Connotation is illustrating the implied meaning of a term or idea.

Enumeration

Enumeration is employing a list to define.

Nontraditional Student:

• A person who did not complete college directly out of high school
• A person who took an alternative path to college
• A person who may be older than traditional students (17-23 years old)
• A person who brings various life experiences to the classroom

Analogy

Analogy is implementing a comparison of two things that are similar.

Discussion Board Posts: Think of Discussion Board posts in an online class as your class discussion. In both cases, you share ideas, thoughts, and insights in a learning environment.

Negation

Negation is defining something by stating what it is not.