By: Dalton Young
What is an Example? The term example can stand for a variety of things or meanings. The term example can stand for a variety of things or meanings. However, in the world of literature, and example usually stands for one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole. However, in the world of literature, and example usually stands for one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole. It describes the subject at hand. It describes the subject at hand.
Why use an example? Examples provide a way to understand the concept at hand. Examples provide a way to understand the concept at hand. Examples also can provide a mental image for you to interpret what you are trying to understand. Examples also can provide a mental image for you to interpret what you are trying to understand. They are used in almost all literary publication to establish either the setting, or just one scene. They are used in almost all literary publication to establish either the setting, or just one scene.
How to use examples in text Two of the most common ways to use an example in text is to use i.e. or e.g. Two of the most common ways to use an example in text is to use i.e. or e.g. i.e. (id est -- Latin) means "that is" or "in other words." It specifies or makes more clear. i.e. (id est -- Latin) means "that is" or "in other words." It specifies or makes more clear. e.g. means for example (exempli gratia-- Latin) e.g. means for example (exempli gratia-- Latin)
Examples of Examples? I.E. - I'm going to the place where I work i.e. the university. I.E. - I'm going to the place where I work i.e. the university. E.G. - We have a lot of activities planned for the BBQ e.g. baseball, basketball, karaoke, and so on. E.G. - We have a lot of activities planned for the BBQ e.g. baseball, basketball, karaoke, and so on. Image & Description – The Image & Description – The park in New York was covered in a blanket of snow.