Monday, September 8, 2008

Nonexamples


"This is tennis, not sign language." (from http://www.sfgate.com/)
(Obviously, her body language is lacking the deliberate and formal signs in sign language.)
A nonexample lacks the important points and details that define the true example. A nonexample is the opposite of the real thing.
A good webpage of nonexamples:

3 comments:

simplysarah said...

Thanks for that link. It was helpful!

Unknown said...

I want to start using non examples more in my training classes. Even though I always thought that non examples were for 2 years olds, I am beginning to see how they can apply to students who work at the Guest House. This is a non example of me saying hi to the Guests in a friendly manner. "Oh no, your back."

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the link. It serves as a good example of what a non-sample is!