If you have read my earlier blog post I had said chapter one of this textbook was completely pointless and confusing. After reading pages 23-28 I shall stick to my original assumption: this entire book is confusing as heck. The chapter always starts off with "In this chapter we will learn about tips on how to ____" and then continue to ramble on about Greek mythology. Now, I'm not saying I'm not a fan of Greek mythology... I just don't understand why it keeps coming up. I thought this textbook was about writing tips ...
Anyway in the chapter in explains what the difference between definition and explanation is. Definition is a statement of the exact meaning of the word whereas an explanation means a statement or an account that makes something clear.
Example:
Dog.
Definition: a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. It is widely kept as a pet or for work or field sports.Explanation: a chow is a (type) dog.
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