write a definition essay

When defining a term, we have two options: denotation and connotation.

Denotation is the dictionary definition of the word.

Connotation is the feelings, emotions, and thoughts the word brings up. write an essay in which you argue that the way the word(s) are being used in this context is actually code for something else more menacing. In other words, you need to explain why the word or phrase could be misconstrued due to the connotative and historical connection(s) to the word or phrase.

Topic: "He's obviously a terrorist because he's Muslim."

To write an essay like this, you will need to research and then present the following:

• The dictionary definition of the word
• The historical use of the word
• How the word is used in the context I presented and why that is problematic.
• Why some people may disagree with your argument and why.

A thesis statement for this type of essay should contain the word you are going to define and what the focus of your argument will be. For example, below is a thesis statement for my "slave" example above.

Introduction: The hook should be the sentence you are writing about from my list above in quotes followed by the dictionary definition. Then, you need to explain a little about the general idea of the topic. The thesis statement should be at or near the bottom of the introduction.

Body Paragraphs:

One to two body paragraphs should explore the historical context of the word and compare/contrast that to the dictionary definition.

One to two body paragraphs should look at how and why it is being used in the context I provided and why that is a problem.

There should be opposition as well. You can do this in a separate body paragraph that only focuses on the opposition position, or you can weave opposition arguments throughout your body paragraphs. Either way, you want to make sure to acknowledge and then refute the opposition's position.

Conclusion: Finally, you will need to present a conclusion paragraph that wraps up your argument for why the word is inappropriate in the context (and possibly any context) in which it is being used in the statement you are writing about.

Write the essay in 2000 words and Highlight the thesis and all of the topic sentences in light yellow. Highlight all quotes, including citations, in light green.Highlight all summaries, including citations, in light blue.

You must use four to sixlegitimate secondary sources for your essay.

Citations:

Please note:Whether you summarize, paraphrase, or directly quote from a source, you have to cite where you got the information in the essay and provide a full citation of that source on the Works Cited page. Failure to do so is plagiarism.

Make sure to properly cite your sources usingMLA_Style_Handout_9th.pdf.

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