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Writing Modes and Essay Types:
Definition Writing
Definition Essay
From the Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL).
Developing a Definition
From the Guide to Grammar.
Writing Definitions
From the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
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