A definition essay is writing that explains what a term means. Some terms have definite, concrete meanings, such as glass, book, or tree. Terms such as honesty, honor, or love are abstract and depend more on a person's point of view. In definition essay we should tell readers what term is being defined, present clear and basic information, use facts, examples, or anecdotes that readers will understand. We need to understand the term before you can define it for others. We should explain the term briefly in your own words. Also, it's important to limit term before we start defining it. For example, we could write forever on the term "love." To limit it, we would write about either "romantic love," "platonic love," or "first love." The thesis statement usually identifies the term being defined and provides a brief, basic definition.
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