In writing your own definition essay in imitation of Jo Goodwin Parker’s style, remember to incorporate the following:
a. sensory imagery that confronts the reader directly to make the abstract idea come alive — try organizing by senses, as Parker does
b. repeated words or phrases at the beginning of successive sentences or paragraphs (anaphora)
c. simple, direct sentence structure
d. movement between the first- and second-person (I and you) that forces the reader to “walk in your shoes”
e. a call to action
f. any other features you think worthy of notice and inclusion
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