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Glossary
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EXAMPLES
Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.
an adjective that gives us a picture of the noun, e.g. She is tall. That is a red dress.
an essay in which something is described in detail, e.g. an event, place or person.
a style of writing and speaking that is descriptive, e.g. The muddy brown waters of the great...
the layout and presentation of text and illustrations in a specific way to achieve an effect....
a word that decides a noun or noun phrase, e.g. all, some, many, both, most, every (pronouns);...
