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The sentence "In failing an exam, for example, optimists would say they should try harder" from the essay is an example of what type of definition?

A. Extended definition (includes the formal and informal definition in a paragraph or even an essay.)
B. Informal definition (may be a synonym of, an antonym of, or an example.)
C. Formal definition (dictionary definition)



Answer :

Final answer:

The sentence given is an example of an informal definition rather than a formal one.


Explanation:

The sentence "In failing an exam, for example, optimistics would say they harder" from the essay is an example of Informal definition.

Informal definitions may be a synonym of, an antonym of, or an example of a term, while formal definitions adhere strictly to dictionary definitions.


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