2012年8月25日星期六

Bayanihan Critique Essay


Extended definition essays are essays that define the meaning of a word or term not just by its dictionary meaning but also other possible meanings to describe the word. It’s an essay that adds more to what we know about that term by connecting it to our lives today. In this way, the writer could help the readers understand other meanings of that term
The essay “Bayanihan: The Immortal Filipino Hero” was well written. The writer observed proper in-text citation and he was able to define the word Bayanihan not only through its actual meaning but also through an example. He presented several examples which were able to show us how we can apply “bayanihan”, thus being able to show this abstract idea. In his conclusion he has accomplished a connection with the readers by encouraging them to apply bayanihan in their lives. He has helped us obtain a deeper meaning of bayanihan and made us realize that we have bayanihan in our hearts. He showed this by his example on sports.                        
Although his essay was good, but because the hook was not strong enough to catch the attention of the readers which can make them lose interest of the text.                         
Writing essays is not as easy as others might think. You have to capture your readers and be able to convey your message to them. In writing extended definition essays, not only are you defining a term but also give new light so that other people will have a different perspective of that term. It is so that other people will understand it better and it won’t turn into a misconception.

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