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Question 1

What three features accompany opinions included in objective descriptions?

Question 2

What three components make up formal definitions?

Question 3

List the guidelines for writing descriptions. Describe their importance, and provide an example.

Question 4

Define analogy. Provide an example

Question 5

What are the three types of definitions listed in the textbook? Provide an example of how they are used in technical writing.

Question 6

What are three common ways to describe physical objects and events?

Question 7

How does the ABC Format apply in writing expanded definitions?

Question 8

When should you write a description?

Question 9

Choose a technical term from your work, a hobby, or some other area of your expertise. For example, if you were a poet you might choose the term sonnet or villanelle. Using the ABC Format, write an expanded definition of that technical term for a general audience. Consult Figure 5-2 in your textbook for further details.

Question 10

Not everyone is familiar with the trend of online education. Imagine that you have been asked to write an expanded definition of online learning for a local newspaper. Using the ABC Format, write an expanded definition for that technical term for a general audience.

Question 11

American Made Automobiles is offering a contest to design the car of the future. Submit a description of your dream car for a chance to join the design team. Use the Guidelines for Writing Descriptions in your textbook, and create an extended description.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.