1. DEFINITION ESSAY
LaShawn Moore
Kristina Rudolph

2. • I. 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.

3. • II. Setting up the definition essay
A. Select a subject carefully.
1. Since such essays are personal in
nature, select your subject based on your
own need to clarify the term.
a. For example, if you feel that the
word marriage should be defined in a limited
manner, that term would make a good
subject for a definition essay.
b. Perhaps as a parent, you want
to define what the term discipline means
from your point of view.

4. 2. Select a term or subject that you know
well enough so that you can provide specific
examples to illustrate your definition.
a. For example, if you aren’t familiar
with the term platonic love, don’t attempt to
define it in an extended essay.
b. The subject of the essay must be
familiar enough to you that you can readily
supply specific examples.
3. Don’t select a subject either too broad
or too narrow to fit the parameters of your
essay.
a. For example, the word hat may be
too narrow for you to define in an extended
essay.

5. B. Once you have selected a subject,
outline your paper carefully before writing.
1. Outlining will help you determine the
specific points you want to cover in the
definition and point out where you need
examples.
2. There are many modes that a
definition essay can be used with for
example: process, cause/effect,
classification, and comparison

6. The Hip Hop Nation
Whose is it? In the End, Black Men Must Lead
1. What expository modes of writing did
the writer use?
2. What is the organization of the essay?
3. What is the purpose for this essay?
4. What are some examples that the
writer use?
5. How does the writer describe Hip Hop
metaphorically?

7. The Hip Hop Nation
In your opinion…
Do you think other races should be included in the “Senate”?
2. Why is it so important for African Americans to control Hip
Hop?
3. Since over past 20 years, Hip Hop has become influential to
our society, how can Hip Hop help change the community?
4. Has Hip Hop reached its fullest potential?
5. Today, what are some issues with the Hip Hop Community?
6. What are other ways for African Americans men to show
leadership?

8. QUESTIONS
• What does a definition essay defines?
• True/false: in a definition essay are you suppose to
provide specific examples to illustrate your definition?
• Should you select a subject either too broad or too
narrow?
• True/false: Outlining your paper Is not important
while writing a definition essay
• Do you believe that knowing your topic of your essay
is important?
• What are some of the modes that a definition essay
can be used with?

9. INDEPENDENT
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean Man [X2]
She Got Her Own House
She Got Her Own Car
Two Jobs Work Hard U A Bad Broad
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
[Webbie:]
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean
Baby Phat Jus Relax Front Ya Own Flat Screen
Back Rubs Cook Clean And Dont Make Her Make Her Scene
When U Call Her On Her Cellular
She Tell She Dont Need
Not A God Damn Thing You A Hot Damn Thing
If U Think U Finna Get Her Wit A God Damn Chain
You Insane Boy You Betta Get Some God Damn Change
She A Fool Been In School Even Walked Across The Stage
She Say I Love Webbie From His Looks To His Ways
The Stilletos The Jays Depend On How The Weather Look
Flip Flops Slippers Jus To Show Off The Pedicure
Flip Flop Niggas Depend On How The Cheddar Look
She'll Buy Her Own I Dont Think She 'll Never Look

10. INDEPENDENT
Cont….
In A Man Face Standin Waitin For Him To Take Care Of Her
She'll Rather Go To Work And Pay The Bills On Schedule
[Chorus:]
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean Man
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean
She Got Her Own House
She Got Her Own Car
Two Jobs Work Hard U A Bad Broad
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
[Phat:]
She A Dumb Dime Keeper
Gutta Like Keisha
Work That Meat Up
She A Good Freaker
She Stay On Her Shit
She Got Her Own Shit

11. INDEPENDENT
Cont…
She Dont Never Trip
All She Want Is That Dick
She Bossy Flossy
Keep Them Hoes Off Me
Gutta Lil Slang Mane I Love When She Talkin
A Independent Chick Do U Kno Wat That Mean
She Cook She Clean Never Smell Like Onion Rings
22s On Her Whip Oh She Do It Large
And She Break A Nigga Off Got A Nigga Spoil
She A Bad Lil Chick A Fly Lil Chick
Hit Me On My Phone She Like To Buy That Dick
Got Her Stunna Shades Lookin Like Something
Stallion Hair Long She A Nice Sumthing
She Like To Go To The Mall Everyday For A Outfit
Hair Did Nails Did Independent Wat She Call That
[Chorus]
[Lil Boosie:]
She Got Her Own House
Drive Her Own Whip

12. INDEPENDENT
Cont…
Range Rover All White Like Her Toe Tips
She Got A Pretty Smile
Smell Real Good
The Only Time She Need Mane For That Good Jugg
They Buy The Bar Too
They Superstars Too
They Be Like You Aint Got No Money
Take You Broke Tail Home
Baby Phat They On
They Clothes Match They Phone
They Be Like Yea!! When They Song Come On
Leave The Club Kinda Early Cuz They Gotta Go To Work
I Mess Wit Supervisors Who Got Credit Like Big Turk
So Dusty Feet Please Dont Bother Me
I Got Independent Dimes On My Mind Who Spoil Me
Coogi Hat Coogi Fit So Sick
Thats A Gift From My Independent Chick Yes Sir
Tryna Get To Her Gotta Be Yourself Mane
Cuz She Got Her Own Money
She Dont Need No Help Mane