Chapter 15, "Definition"
Writing Prompts
1.Brainstorm a list of words that describe you. Select one, research its meaning, and then write an extended definition on how and why the word describes you. Include anecdotes that clarify and illustrate your claims.
2.Research your first and last names, including their histories, uses in literature, and possible denotative and connotative meanings. Then write extended definitions of your names and share your writing with the class.
3.Identify two or three words that you believe are used incorrectly, carelessly, or hurtfully. Select one of the words, research it, and write an essay in which you define the word clearly, describe how it is misused, and explain why it should be used correctly.
4.Select a word that is acceptable when used in one community or culture but is problematic or unacceptable when used in another community or culture. Research the word's history and meaning in each setting and then write an essay in which you describe this phenomenon. Share your writing with the class.
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