When there
are several identifying characteristics required to identify
something, the language clue “and” is usually found
in the definition statement.
A hoity-toity is a person
who is fussy, arrogant, flighty and condescending.
Before a person can be called hoity-toity,
four conditions must be met. The person must be (1)fussy, (2)arrogant,
(3)flighty and (4)condescending. If a person does not possess
all four of these qualities, he or she cannot be called a hoity-toity
person. For example, if a person was only fussy, he or she
would be called a fussbudget.
Sometimes there is no language clue signaling
when all of the identifying characteristics are required to
identify something. This can be illustrated with the
definition of a suitcase.
A suitcase is a rectangular
travel case that opens into two hinged compartments.
There are three identifying characteristics
required before you can call a case a suitcase. The case must
be (1)rectangular, (2)used for travel and (3)open into two
hinged compartments.
Term Being Defined: Suitcase
Classification: Case
Identifying Characteristics: All
required
1. rectangular
2. used for travel
3. opens into two hinged compartments
|