👉 A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “a cohesive whole built up of distinct parts” – that’s a really good starting point. Let's break it down with a little rhyme, to make it clear and bright: “ Structure means the way things fit together well, Like puzzle pieces, a story to tell. It’s not just random bits, scattered around, But organized parts, logically found!” Let's unpack that a bit further. Think of it like this: Cohesive whole: This means all the pieces work together . They belong and they connect – like a team working as one. Distinct parts: These are the individual components, the separate bits that make up the bigger picture. A building has walls, windows, and a roof - each is a distinct part. So, "structure" isn't just about having pieces; it’s about how those pieces are arranged to form something meaningful. Examples: A poem has lines (distinct parts) structured in stanzas (the cohesive whole). A sentence needs a subject and a verb – distinct parts forming a complete thought. A tree has roots, trunk, branches, and leaves – all working together as its structure. Do you have any questions about that? Is there anything you'd like to explore further, perhaps with another example?