Extended Definition {To explain a new term or phrase} It is unfortunate that homosexuality is so looked down upon in our time and age. The definition “homophobia” was coined to describe a fear of homosexuals. However‚ the word is not used in the terminology it is meant to be used. I do not believe that people legitimately fear homosexuals as much as they are intolerant towards them. It is fear of abnormality that drives people to homophobia. In the 1970’s‚ George Weinberg coined the term
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What is Yoga? So where did Yoga originate? Yoga is a form of art created 5‚000 years ago to synchronize the system of the mind‚ body‚ and spirit. The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit‚ the language of ancient India where yoga originated. (Yoga Online) We can think of the “union” occurring between the mind‚ body and spirit. Yoga can also be effectively explained by the Sanskrit word “asana”‚ which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Although yoga was originally created in ancient
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“Courage is doing what you have to do even though you are afraid” said once my friend Angelina. Do you believe this is true? In my opinion‚ I believe it to be true. True courage is the willingness to keep fighting even when victory seems impossible. The etymological definition‚ situations that people I know and myself have experienced‚ and the movie The Red Badge of Courage all explore and show this willingness to battle against the odds. To begin with‚ what is the “true” definition
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The Definition of Courage Throughout each and every day‚ the courage of many people is tested in various ways. Whether it is a firefighter risking his life for others‚ an acrophobic going skydiving‚ or someone simply making friends with a stranger. To me courage is being able to control your emotions and do what is needed to be done‚ despite any danger or risks. The textbook definition of courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty‚ danger‚ pain‚ etc.‚ without
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Courage by definition is “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous‚ difficult‚ or painful‚ instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave” (Webster 325). Whether it is fighting for our country‚ risking your life to protect that of others‚ or simply being able to stand up for what you believe. In forming a good society‚ I believe‚ courage is a necessity. Courage is what helps us reach out to help others. Courage is what solidifies our beliefs. Courage
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Mia Stives English 3 AP Morgan p.4 1 April 2013 Courage Patiently awaiting the doctor’s return‚ Allison aimlessly flips through magazines while pondering what her results will read. She repeatedly tells herself “This time‚ I will be free. I will remain strong. I won’t give up.” This is her 17th visit to the oncologist in 6 months‚ and it’s her 17th time sitting in the waiting room to see if her body has finally rid of the cancer once and for all. Over the past 3 years‚ Allison has never lost
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Courage In most stories‚ there is always the hero whom is not afraid to face challenges and defeat the bad guy. That hero is acting out of courage. They do whatever they can to save the day‚ regardless of what may happen to them. This is what most people think of when they hear the word courage‚ but to me‚ it is this and so‚ so much more. Courage is not knowing what the outcome might be‚ and still going through with that plan. Courage is standing up for what is right‚ regardless of what those consequences
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Courage Patiently awaiting the doctor’s return‚ Allison aimlessly flips through magazines while pondering what her results will read. She repeatedly tells herself “This time‚ I will be free. I will remain strong. I won’t give up.” This is her 17th visit to the oncologist in 6 months‚ and it’s her 17th time sitting in the waiting room to see if her body has finally rid of the cancer once and for all. Over the past 3 years‚ Allison has never lost hope‚ she constantly strives for recovery and right
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Courage Look! There in the corner! That is the biggest spider ever! Who will have the courage to go and shoo it away? Courage is the ability to find the strength to do something one is afraid to do. Courage is bravery‚ it’s valor‚ its gallantry. Courage means you have “guts”; when one has courage they are strong-willed‚ opinionated‚ they stand up for themselves and others. Courage is not being scared‚ fearful‚ weak. Having courage is not running the other way or cowering in fright when something
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English III | Leadership | Extended Definition Essay | 3/19/2013 | Extended Definition Essay Mrs. Floyd English III asdfghjk; Leadership Leadership is taking initiative and following the path less traveled. “A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go‚ but ought to be.” —Rosalynn Carter (GoodReads.com). Leadership defines greatness simply by definition. Leadership: 1. the position or function of a leader‚ 2. a person who guides or directs‚ 3. the ability
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