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Part II
Work with a partner and write a definition for each of the following words.
Break down each word according to the “Member/Smaller Class-Larger Class-
Specific Details” categories before you actually write its definition. Use a dic-
tionary if necessary. The first one has been done for you.
1. a synagogue
Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details
a synagogue a house of worship Judaism
Definition: A synagogue is a house of worship where Judaism is practiced.
2. a prayer
Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
3. a sin
Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
4. a prophet
Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
5. a ritual
Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
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Part III
Choose one question and write a well-organized essay. Remember to pro-
vide a thesis statement and sufficient explanations, examples, and support to
develop your definition. Use the vocabulary you have studied in this unit.
1. Write a brief definition of the religion you follow or the dominant reli-
gion in your country. Explain its most important beliefs and practices.
2. George Bernard Shaw
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wrote, “There is only one religion, though there
are a hundred versions of it”. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
3. How has religion influenced and affected your life? Write an essay de-
fining the positive and/or negative effects of religion on various aspects of your
life.
4. Would you marry someone of a different faith? Why or why not? What
difficulties would you have to overcome, and what would be the positive or
negative results?
5. Can a person be “religious” without following a formal religion? An-
swer the question with reference to the following poem by Emily Dickinson
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.
Some keep the Sabbath going to church;
I keep it staying at home.
With a bobolink
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for a chorister
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,
And an orchard for a dome.
Some keep the Sabbath in surplice
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:
I just wear my wings,
And instead of tolling the bell for church,
Our little sexton
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sings.
God preaches, – a noted clergyman, –
And the sermon is never long;
So instead of getting to heaven at last,
I’m going all along.
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George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), Irish-born British playwright and author.
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Emily Dickinson (1830–1886), American poet.
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Bobolink: an American songbird.
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Chorister: a singer in a church choir.
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Surplice: a loose, white robe worn by clergymen.
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Sexton: a church officer or employee who takes care of church property and, in
some churches, rings the beil for services.
Part II Part III Work with a partner and write a definition for each of the following words. Choose one question and write a well-organized essay. Remember to pro- Break down each word according to the “Member/Smaller Class-Larger Class- vide a thesis statement and sufficient explanations, examples, and support to Specific Details” categories before you actually write its definition. Use a dic- develop your definition. Use the vocabulary you have studied in this unit. tionary if necessary. The first one has been done for you. 1. Write a brief definition of the religion you follow or the dominant reli- 1. a synagogue gion in your country. Explain its most important beliefs and practices. Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details 2. George Bernard Shaw4 wrote, “There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it”. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer. a synagogue a house of worship Judaism 3. How has religion influenced and affected your life? Write an essay de- fining the positive and/or negative effects of religion on various aspects of your Definition: A synagogue is a house of worship where Judaism is practiced. life. 4. Would you marry someone of a different faith? Why or why not? What 2. a prayer difficulties would you have to overcome, and what would be the positive or Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details negative results? 5. Can a person be “religious” without following a formal religion? An- ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ swer the question with reference to the following poem by Emily Dickinson5. Definition: ________________________________________________________ Some keep the Sabbath going to church; I keep it staying at home. 3. a sin With a bobolink6 for a chorister7, Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details And an orchard for a dome. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Some keep the Sabbath in surplice8: I just wear my wings, Definition: ________________________________________________________ And instead of tolling the bell for church, Our little sexton9 sings. 4. a prophet God preaches, – a noted clergyman, – Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details And the sermon is never long; So instead of getting to heaven at last, ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ I’m going all along. Definition: ________________________________________________________ 4 George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), Irish-born British playwright and author. 5. a ritual 5 Emily Dickinson (1830–1886), American poet. Member/Smaller Class Larger Class Specific Details 6 Bobolink: an American songbird. 7 ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Chorister: a singer in a church choir. 8 Surplice: a loose, white robe worn by clergymen. Definition: ________________________________________________________ 9 Sexton: a church officer or employee who takes care of church property and, in some churches, rings the beil for services. 59 60
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