Brotherhood Part I ·  Paint a picture of brother hood from your perspective. ·  Provide an anec

Brotherhood

Part I

·  Paint a picture of brother hood from your perspective.

·  Provide an anecdote

·  Utilize a quote to illuminate your point of view

·  Provide an example, such as, the Kennedy brothers, The Baldwin’s, or the Walhberg’s

Part II

·  Definition of brotherhood and its evolution of meaning, dual meanings.

·  Popular definition and it’s explain its relevance and significance to your own. Do they match, differ, and how do they differ

·  Provide additional popular examples that are supported by research, limit to two due to the length of your paper

·  Introduce Example I-Through Sports, example hockey and football

·  Introduce Example II-Military Personal

·  Introduce Example III-Fraternity

·  Thesis Statement: I believe: I think:

Part III-

·  Topic Sentence-Brotherhood Through Sports

·  Example I of Brotherhood through sports

·  Example II of Brotherhood through sports

·  Quote/Paraphrase (You must execute the Quote Sandwich)

·  Transition- Brotherhood is also found in the relationships that occur amongst Military Personal

Part IV-

·  Topic Sentence-Brotherhood Through Military Personal

·  Example I of Brotherhood through Military

·  Example II of Brotherhood through Military

·  Quote/Paraphrase (You must execute the Quote Sandwich)

·  Transition- Brotherhood is also found in the relationships that occur amongst Fraternities

Part V-Conclusion

·  Re-state Thesis Statement

·  Discuss how your views have changed, developed, etc

Examples: A definition essay may try and define . . .

 the meaning of an abstract concept, like love;

 the true meaning and importance of honesty;

 how the meaning of family goes deeper than just your blood relatives.

A Definition Essay

A Definition Essay

A definition essay attempts to define

a specific term.

tries to pin down the meaning of a

specific word, or define an abstract

concept.

goes deeper than a simple dictionary

definition

attempts to explain why the term is

defined as such.

could define the term directly,

giving no information other than the

explanation of the term.

it could imply the definition of the

term, telling a story that requires the

reader to infer the meaning.

A Definition Essay

def-i-ni-tion (def' e-nish' en) n. 1. The act of defining a word, phrase, or term. 2. The act of making clear and distinct. 3. A

determining of outline, extent, or limits.

Consider the following guidelines as you write your definition

essay:

•Make your essay personal, amusing, vigorous, stimulating,

memorable.

•Choose a generic topic rather than a specific topic. For

example, write about churches but not Westminster Abbey.

•Your task is to make the definition

fresh by using your own understanding

and experience to illuminate the word’s meaning.

DEFINITION ESSAY — PLANNING GUIDE

1. What is the term to be defined?

2. Who is the intended audience for the

writing? Is this a general audience for

which terms must be broken down in

laymen's terms or is it a specific/specialized

audience that will know technical terms and

will not require further definition?

3. What is the purpose for the intended

definition?

1. Tell readers what term is being defined.

2. Present clear and basic information.

3. Use facts, examples, or anecdotes that readers will understand.

Three Steps to Effective Definition

Choosing a Definition  Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a

definition essay.

 You need to understand the term before you can define it for others.

 Read the dictionary, but don't just copy the definition.

 Be able to explain the term briefly in your own words.

Limiting Your Term

 It's important to limit your term before you

start defining it.

 For example,

– you could write forever on the term

"love."

– To limit it, you would write about either

"romantic love,"

"platonic love,"

"first love."

DEFINITION THEME – OUTLINE FORMAT

I. Introduction: Attention getter

a. You may want to include the traditional or dictionary

definition here to provide a basis for your personal

definition.

b. You may want to open with a contradictory image to

illustrate what that term is not.

c. Thesis Statement

Outline – The Introduction

Focus on the THESIS STATEMENT

Your thesis statement should include the following

information:

• The term to be defined

• Sentence definition of the term

• Reason(s) for giving a more detailed definition

• The kinds of additional information that will be used

to extend the definition

Outline – The Introduction

The body of an extended definition may use one or more of the

patterns of organization to assist in a fuller explanation of the

term.

You must include in the body of your essay a minimum of 2 things to focus on from the list below:

a. Etymology: Where do words come from? How and when were they invented? Why are there so many different

languages? Why do many languages share the same or

similar words for the same things?

b. Counterpoints or Negation: What is it NOT? What can't it do? What are its limitations?

c. Process: describes the steps necessary to accomplish a described task.

d. Anecdotal Illustration: Narrate illustrations that can clarify a group, theory, or object.

Outline – The Body

You must include in the body of your essay a minimum of 2 things to focus on from the list below:

a. Description: A formal one line definition of the word is appropriate for this technique. Ex. Cheese is a solid food

prepared from the pressed curd of milk, often seasoned and

aged.

b. Concrete Details: What are the physical characteristics? What is remarkable and unique?

c. Analysis: Divide the subject into parts and define each part separately.

d. Comparison/Contrast: What similarities and/or differences can you identify when compared to something else.

Outline – The Body

You must include in the body of your essay a minimum of 2 things to focus on from the list below:

a. Narrative: a story that helps to illustrate the depth of meaning in the term

b. Effects: Discuss the uses and consequences (both positive and negative) of the subject.

c. Classification: According to dictionary definitions, what classes does the subject belong to?

d. Origins & Cause: Where did the subject come from? What is the background information? What is the history

of the subject?

Outline – The Body

III. CONCLUSION

A. Closing attention getter – WRAP IT UP!!

• Sometimes a reference back to the opening attention-

getter is a good way of unifying the entire essay

B. FUTURE: You should end with a comment about the

future of the Idea/Concept/Term

A. What does the future hold for the subject? Speculate

on its effectiveness and duration into the future.

C. REFLECTION: Include a comment about the term, or a

summarizing statement regarding the paper itself, may

often be included.

D. End with an explanation of how your definition has

affected you.

Outline – The Conclusion

A definition essay defines a word, term, or concept in depth by

providing a personal commentary on what the specific

subject means.

A. Most physical objects have a definition about which most

people agree.

1. Most people will agree on what trees, windows,

computers, and pencils are in general.

2. These objects all have specific physical properties that

most people can agree on through the use of their

physical senses.

Purpose of the Paper