Webster's Dictionary

Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Kendrick Lamar, are all not only rappers, but poets. However, due to the negative reputation that has come to surround rap and hip hop, many people would not only refute the fact that these artists are poets, but would contest to the idea of rap being a form of literature. Many people love rap and hip hop because of the melody of the beats that play in the background. It is the rhythm that makes people want to get up, dance, and “groove”. But what happens when you take

understand what the American dream is before focusing on its origins. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, “The American Dream” “is a happy life achieved by any American through hard work” (“The American Dream”). The Dictionary.com definition states that the American dream embodies “the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity” (“American Dream”). These reputable online dictionaries differ in phrasing but are similar at their core. Both illustrate the idea that if you work hard, you have

“Whether ancient or modern, the distinctive characteristic of the heroic figure… ‘Is willing to risk death.’” (acculturated.com) Heroes are willing to face the fear of constant violent death and embrace fate to have inner peace or exceptional value within themselves. The model hero in ancient times was the type to kill and conquer just to be remembered whereas today, things have shimmered down. Beowulf’s effectiveness as a modern-day hero has taught us something that will stick forever, loyalty,

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, Jackfruit is a large tropical Asian fruit that is related to a breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contains an edible pulp and has nutritious seeds. It is believed to be originated in the Southwestern rain forests of the Western Ghats in the Indian Subcontinent. It is well suited to tropical lowlands. Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, it can reach as much as 35 kg in weight, 90 cm in length and 50 cm in diameter

"One who plays a sport fairly and loses gracefully" is how The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines sportsmanship. What is a sportsman? The definition seems to have undergone a big change over the years. If children follow the example set by today's athletes, the definition would equal a sore loser. High school sports should be a fun way to physically express yourself as an athlete, but at the same time learn some of life's lessons, like sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. In today's

Unaware animals, including those way out in the ocean, get a ring of death wrapped around their throat from human actions. Even simple actions like throwing a can of soda into a bush beside the road or in a neighbor’s yard can eventually affect wildlife in the sea. As a whole, littering is basically depositing an item where it does not belong. Although there isn’t a person who hasn’t littered, it needs to stop before it gets out of hand. Surprisingly, some people think littering is okay. This is

success require rigorous hard work, sacrifices, strong motivation and a wild interpretation of success. Success is an interesting word to all of us, from the earliest age even to the grave’s edge we cannot be indifferent to it. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines success as the fact of getting or achieving wealth (“Success”). However, an

mankind to suffer. To begin, there are several definitions of what determination truly is; however, all sources relate determination to the feeling of motivation and hardship. The following quote is from the Merriam Webster 's New Ninth Collegiate Dictionary and is the direct modern definition of determination. “determination: n (14c) 1 a: a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy b: the resolving of a question by argument or reasoning. 2 archaic : TERMINATION 3 a : the act of deciding

Loyalty is defined in Merriam Webster dictionary as “faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government”. Also known as comitatus, Beowulf declares      But if battle should claim me, send this most excellent coat of mail to Hygelac, this best of corslets      that protects my

feel relaxed and comfortable, in harmony with their environment. It is a place of refuge and its doors should always be open. It can be where you go to after a long day of work or what you land on to win the game for your team. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as “one’s place of residence, the social unit formed by a family living together, or a goal to be achieved” (356). This wonderful, yet sometimes hard to find, place is called home.      In middle English it was