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College Writing Skills, Media Edition, 5/e
John Langan, Atlantic Community College
Definition

Writing On- and Offline



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Activity 1: Slang (Definition)

Directions: Think of a word used as slang that has a separate formal meaning (for example "cool," "sweet," "wicked," etc.) Write a paragraph that describes a setting in which you would use the word as slang. Then, visit the Merriam-Webster's online dictionary and find the word's formal meaning. Write a second paragraph that explains the difference in the two (or more) meanings. Is one definition the "true" meaning? How do listeners know the difference?


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Activity 2: Happiness (Definition)

Directions: What do you mean by the "happiness"? Freewrite about the concept for a few minutes. Write an informal essay that defines happiness.










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