Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________ Class: __________

 

 

Definition Essay

 

Purpose:        

 

♥          To add new meaning to the words “mass hysteria”.

♥          Argue that the words “mass hysteria” needs to be used and understood in terms of your additional meaning.

♥          In effect, you are going to argue that your definition of “mass hysteria” should be added to the original definition.

 

Audience:

 

♥          You are writing this essay to the editors of Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary to persuade them that your definition is worthy of being one of the entries listed.

♥          Please remember that this is an educated audience and they need to be wowed by your diction; therefore, your diction should be formal

♥          Your audience is skeptical of your new dictionary definition

 

Form:

 

♥          Your essay should be two full pages. Please use Times New Roman12-point font and double-space.

 

Assessment:

 

♥          You will be assessed according to the AP Scoring Guide.