The examples in a definition essay are often organized by importance, or the impact you think the examples will have on your readers. Save the most important example for last.
As you write, add transitions to connect one example to the next.
Common Transitions in Definition
| another | for example |
| another kind | for instance |
| first, second, third, and so on |
DEFINITION AT A GLANCE
Introduction with thesis statement
Defines term or concept
First example explaining the definition
Details about the first example
Second example explaining the definition
Details about the second example
Third example explaining the definition
Details about the third example
Conclusion
Refers back to the defined term/concept and makes an observation about it based on what you have written