An essay that means to convey to its reader a meaning of something, seeking to explain something either in their technical terms, or in the author/writer's terms. The essay can do this through three different ways, the "short" way - a pure definition, the "stipulative" way - conveying the meaning and context of the word, the "extended" way - not only including both methods previously mentioned, but including the author's take on the topic and what it means to them in their own words. It's more than an explanatory essay, it's one that not only explains, but gives meaning and opinion on a single idea or topic. The essay can be humorous or serious, and is not necessarily formated a certain way, but requires as much length as needed to fully explain, clarify, exemplify and describe the topic at hand
10 possible topics? Oh gosh, I am terrible at brainstorming but here goes..
The definition of/defining:
1) Technology - As I'm writing this, this is the second day in a row my internet (@ home) has gone down.. what is it about technology that makes me so dependent on it, its withdrawal is causing me to consider jumping off the nearest cliff?
2) Gender - Genetic makeup? Internal feelings? Biological disorders?
3) SUV's - I mean really, why do people drive those things? What good are they?
4) Presidency/Government - Why do we need people to lead us? What makes a great leader? Is there a such thing as a "perfect president/leader"?
5) School/Standardized Tests - why do we go to school, get an education, try to get into a good college? The common answer: because I'm told I have to..
6) The Derivative - calc joke! But it would deal with change (m/slope), :)
7) An Essay - mm.. Essays :), what are they, now?!
8) Comfort - why is it that you can't sleep with your Uglydoll or stuffed bear every night? Why is it that your secret family recipe for homemade Mac & Cheese beats Filet Mignon or Seared Ahi Tuna anyday? (Well.. maybe not anyday but you catch my drift..)
9) Hygiene - mm.. do you actually wash your hands each time before you eat or after you go to the bathroom? What is hygiene? I'm telling you.. it's different to everyone, really.
10) Fashion - Comfortable? Risky? Standard? Haute Couture? High Fashion? Cheap? Expensive? Trendy?!
11) Music - what do we consider music? Sounds? Harmonies? Sweet Guitar Riffs? Anything except Miley Cyrus?
12) AP Statistics - Mr. Scaia, I thoroughly enjoy you, but Stats is a complete joke.. I mean really, it'd take me more than an essay to try and attempt to define that.
13) WoW - What is it about that game that makes it so addictingly entertaining? I mean, what is a MMORPG?
14) Culture.. Ethnicity.. Nationality - With what part of the world do we identify ourselves with? Our ancestors, native country or current country? Who knows!
1 comment:
The Derivative! :) Haha I know you would love doing that.
And hey! I want an SUV so don't diss on them.
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