Giving+Informative+Definitions

PRACTICE 2-7

GIVING INFORMATIVE DEFINITIONS

a. **Related Terms:** parrot, parakeet, canary
 * General Group:** birds
 * Specific Group: Parrots**

b. **Related Terms:** guitar, violin, cello
 * General Group:** instruments
 * Specific Group: Strings**

c. **Related Terms:** lizard, crocodile, snake
 * General Group:** animals
 * Specific Group: Reptiles**

d. **Related Terms:** Berlin, Rome, Madrid
 * General Group:** cities
 * Specific Group: Germany**

e. **Related Terms:** inauguration, wedding, bar mitzvah
 * General Group:** events
 * Specific Group: Celebrations**

2. Choose one term from Items 1a−1e above and key a complete and informative three-part sentence definition for it in the space below. A reptile is a type of animals including lizards, crocodiles, and snakes.

3. In each sentence below, the group is too general to be helpful. Revise the definitions, using a more informative, specific group. For example:

The wrist is a __spot__ between the human hand and the human forearm. The wrist is a __joint__ between the human hand and the human forearm.

a. A gesture is something that communicates an idea, a sentiment, or an attitude. A gesture is a hand movement that communicates an idea, a sentiment, or an attitude.

b. Punch is a liquid made from several ingredients. Punch is a fruit juice made from several ingredients.

c. A dungeon is a cold, dark place, usually underground. A dungeon is a cold, dark room in a castle, usually underground.

d. //Shish kebab// is a term for pieces of seasoned meat, and sometimes vegetables, roasted on skewers and served with condiments. No change

e. A match is an item tipped with a mixture that ignites when subjected to friction. A match is a small, thin, wooden stick tipped with a mixture