Could courage be defined as standing up to something, or doing something that you're afraid of (for example, conquering your fear of heights or something)? I don't agree that volunteering is courage--many people volunteer because they enjoy giving to others, and it is not a sacrifice to them but a gift. I think that your qualifiers are strong for a specific instance, but there are many other qualifiers that could be applied to courage.
Your definition of courage is acceptable since it can be argumentative. Maybe you can add some qualifiers that people can usually relate to on a daily basis like having the courage to speak their opinions or something..
you're definition and qualifiers are sort of confusing considering your word and don't overlap with a basic definition of courage at all so it may be hard to have a valid argument. it's a hard word choice to define though but i think you have a good start
Like other people had said, volunteering is not exactly "courage"! Change your qualifier to something that could be used effectively in order to prove your definition. And I also don't agree that courage means a sacrifice of a human being, he/she does not need to be dead (if that was what you meant) to be considered as a courage person.
I think your qualifier about the kidney isn't really a qualifier, it's more like a specific example. If that was a qualifier, then your definition of courage would be, giving a kidney to someone who's sick.
I actually like what you have written. It is obviously argumentative, which is the point of this assignment. I think you could add more qualifiers to make your paper longer. Like for me sacrifice is also something internal like self-sacrifice.. if you don't agree that could be a qualifier.
I agree with what Somarrey is saying that it is a good definition because it is arguing the standard definition, for some qualifiers you could say most mothers would sacrifice anything for there children and that is seen as courage. Or maybe your definition could be along the lines of .courage means....the actions of human beings who sacrifice for the well being of others ..something along those lines.
I think volunteering is not a sacrifice, but that means your def. is arguable. For the qualifiers, don't be so specific about giving kidney. There're more. So that you can expand your essay. Good luck!
I think your simple definition is good but I also think that it could be less narrow by saying that courage is the ability to overcome a fear with a positive outcome.
Good choice. Be sure to anticipate arguments from those who would define courage differently! Some would say that it could be for the good of one's self, or that you can have a courageous act which is for the bad of others!
I think your definition is definitely arguable which is great. One thing I would say is to clarify your qualifiers. I think giving a kidney would be a wonderful example, but I don't think an example fully counts as a qualifier. Other than that it looks good so far!
Could courage be defined as standing up to something, or doing something that you're afraid of (for example, conquering your fear of heights or something)? I don't agree that volunteering is courage--many people volunteer because they enjoy giving to others, and it is not a sacrifice to them but a gift. I think that your qualifiers are strong for a specific instance, but there are many other qualifiers that could be applied to courage.
ReplyDeleteI don't think volunteering is a sacrifice because I think that's 2 different things, so you should try to think of like 2 more qualifiers
ReplyDeleteYour definition of courage is acceptable since it can be argumentative. Maybe you can add some qualifiers that people can usually relate to on a daily basis like having the courage to speak their opinions or something..
ReplyDeleteI agree with Chelsea and Somarrey that that courage isn't just the two qualifiers that you mentioned. Is courage really a sacrifice?
ReplyDeleteyou're definition and qualifiers are sort of confusing considering your word and don't overlap with a basic definition of courage at all so it may be hard to have a valid argument. it's a hard word choice to define though but i think you have a good start
ReplyDeleteI feel like your trying to define another word... volunteering doesn't seem like a courageous thing to do.
ReplyDeleteLike other people had said, volunteering is not exactly "courage"! Change your qualifier to something that could be used effectively in order to prove your definition. And I also don't agree that courage means a sacrifice of a human being, he/she does not need to be dead (if that was what you meant) to be considered as a courage person.
ReplyDeleteI think your qualifier about the kidney isn't really a qualifier, it's more like a specific example. If that was a qualifier, then your definition of courage would be, giving a kidney to someone who's sick.
ReplyDeleteI actually like what you have written. It is obviously argumentative, which is the point of this assignment. I think you could add more qualifiers to make your paper longer. Like for me sacrifice is also something internal like self-sacrifice.. if you don't agree that could be a qualifier.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Somarrey is saying that it is a good definition because it is arguing the standard definition, for some qualifiers you could say most mothers would sacrifice anything for there children and that is seen as courage. Or maybe your definition could be along the lines of .courage means....the actions of human beings who sacrifice for the well being of others ..something along those lines.
ReplyDeleteI think volunteering is not a sacrifice, but that means your def. is arguable. For the qualifiers, don't be so specific about giving kidney. There're more. So that you can expand your essay. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think your simple definition is good but I also think that it could be less narrow by saying that courage is the ability to overcome a fear with a positive outcome.
ReplyDeleteGood choice. Be sure to anticipate arguments from those who would define courage differently! Some would say that it could be for the good of one's self, or that you can have a courageous act which is for the bad of others!
ReplyDeleteI think your definition is definitely arguable which is great. One thing I would say is to clarify your qualifiers. I think giving a kidney would be a wonderful example, but I don't think an example fully counts as a qualifier. Other than that it looks good so far!
ReplyDeleteGood definition it seems really strong but maybe talk about sacrificing ones life for another instead of just volunteering
ReplyDeletegood definition it is arguable sacrifice is not volunteer your qualifiers might need a little more strength
ReplyDeleteyour definition is specific and argumentative although the kidney donation/volunteering are more of examples, not qualifiers.
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