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ALI 150 C. Stammler

“Definition” Analysis SAMPLE RESPONSE

TITLE: _______________________________________________________

AUTHOR: _____________________________________________________

1. Thesis Statement: a. Is it Direct? (“Direct Quote” + para #)

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

b. OR Is it indirect/ implied? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

c. Do you agree or support this definition? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

2. Supporting Arguments : a. list 4-5 Supporting arguments/ definitions: “Direct Quote” + (paragraph #)

b. Are these “definitions” or “arguments” persuasive? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3. MY DEFINITION: I define (term) _________________________

as_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Vocabulary: ( 3 words) • Word 1: ______________________

• Word 2: ______________________

• Word 3: ______________________

5. Critical Thinking: Why is this term important and to what audiences: to you, to society? Does the writer have a compelling message? Write a COMPLETE PARAGRAPH for full credit.