Prepare an essay on the term joy
Write a 500 word definition essay on the term “JOY”.
Use other modes of writing, such as
• description, comparison and contrast, and persuasion (argumentation) to produce a well-developed definition for your term or concept.
• Choose your terminology carefully; you want to select a term/concept that is rich in personal meaning. When defining complex and abstract concepts, your ultimate goal is to provide a specific and concrete meaning for your reader. Extended definitions, such as the one I am asking you to produce as your final essay, depend on examples, illustrations, and narratives. Personal observation and opinion should also serve as the basis for your definition.
• Choose your essay structure carefully. Avoid including details that do not serve to advance or complete your definition. As always, I expect your essay to contain a strong introduction that includes your essay’s thesis, a coherent and focused body that effectively transitions from paragraph to paragraph, and a rich conclusion that provides closure for your definition. DO NOT USE THE DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF THE WORD.
• Use all the resources you have available to complete this exam. Refer to your Lectures folder and your textbook for strategies and tips on student writing. I strongly recommend that you reread chapter six’s introduction and conclusion to refresh your knowledge of the definition mode.
MLA Format for the essay.
