Consider the difference between concrete and abstract terms. First define these concepts, and then select a term and develop an accompanying ladder of abstraction with at least five levels.
What will be an ideal response?
- Concrete words are symbols for specific things that can be pointed to or physically experienced.
- Abstract words, however, are symbols for ideas, qualities, and relationships.
- Student examples will vary. Here is one sample ladder of abstraction:
1. Animal (most abstract)
2. Vertebrates
3. Mammals
4. Dogs
5. Herding groups
6. Collies
7. Your pet collie, Sadie (most concrete)
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