definition essay

Guidelines
Structure of content:
Preface
? Explication (definitions and meanings, denotation vs. connotation, breakdown of word parts, uses, parts of speech, etc.)
? Etymology (history and origins, first use, changes in spelling, pronunciation, etc.)
? Comparison (the likeness of synonyms and their subtle differences)
? Quotation (famous if possible, certainly useful, and hopefully interesting)
? Wild Question (about the future or any kind of possibility; wild questions yield tame answers and are supported by concrete ideas and truthful notions)
This form moves away from the thesis-based writing of previous assignments.
Word Choice: ”CULTURE”.
Etymology:
What is the origin of the word? Knowing where it comes from and when it was first used is critical. Perhaps your word originally comes from another language; this will

work if it is now considered a word absorbed into the English language. Find the date of its first appearance—maybe in a publication—and then try to find that

publication to use as a reference. Use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) at the LRC in Winona.
Breakdown:
Does the word have multiple parts? Is it a compound word, e.g. forecast, spaceship, or one that contains a prefix (-di, -in, -pre, etc.) or a suffix (-ing, -ology, –

tion, etc.)? Make sure you discuss each part of the word; this could lead you in many different directions.
Uses/Definitions:
What did the word originally mean? How is it used today? The evolution of a word is always interesting. How was the word originally spelled? Is it a noun? If so, then

what other parts of speech stem from it? Does this word mean different things to different people? Also, the word might even be used in other languages where is has

other meanings. This might be tricky to know unless you speak that language.
Research process/References:

Use the Oxford English Dictionary as a starting point, then move on to related materials. Write down the critical information of each source you consult—name of

author, title of article, name of publication, date and place it was published, etc
Be precise.

Definition Essay

The word limit is 1200 words. It’s an essay about Euphemism, Neologism etc. The essay should also relate to real examples and and the writer’s experience with words. Just to keep in mind, I am from Thailand so if you are going to use any examples relating to specific countries please make sure that it flows.

Definition Essay

The word limit is 1200 words. It’s an essay about Euphemism, Neologism etc. The essay should also relate to real examples and and the writer’s experience with words. Just to keep in mind, I am from Thailand so if you are going to use any examples relating to specific countries please make sure that it flows.