Definition: Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
That dictionary definition – “Something that is representative of all such things in a group” – it’s quite a mouthful, isn't it? Let's break it down with a little rhyme to make it easier to see.
“Examples” mean, you see,
A sample for you and me!
They show the pattern, clear and bright,
And help us understand just right.
Think of it like this: imagine a box full of crayons, all different hues – reds, blues, greens, and yellows too. If someone gives you
one
crayon - say, a red one - that's an
example
. It shows what "red" looks like, doesn’t it?
Now, if they give you
several
red crayons of different shades (light pink, dark crimson), those are even better
examples
! They really show the variety within the group – all the reds.
So, “representative” means that an example shows what something
generally
is like within a bigger collection. It’s not
every single thing
, but it's a good glimpse to help us learn and understand.
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how examples work? Let's discuss!