CHAPTER 12 / WRITING A GREAT ESSAY 441
Practice 2:Analyze the Assignment Closely
Defining Terms Practice
Below are some examples of common terms that may show up on an SAT writing assignment and that you should
define if you use them in an essay. Avoid a simplistic “dictionary” definition. Think carefully about each one, and
then write a simple but useful definition of each term in your own words. Include a well-chosen example if it helps
to illustrate your definition.
- Democracy
- Courage
- Adventure
- Liberty
- Political power
- Discipline