Define Aphorism: Using the Characteristics Above Compose Your Own Definition of Aphorism

Name: Period: Aphorisms Task: examine the following examples and non-examples of aphorisms. Try to determine what makes an aphorism. What are the characteristics of an aphorism? Think about what the examples have that the non- examples do not. Or, conversely what the non-examples have that makes them “non”s.

Examples Non-examples Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. – Ben Franklin Love is like a red, red rose. I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to It is as easy as pie. have.—Thomas Jefferson A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a We are the world. We are the children. We are the single step.--- Lao Tzu ones that make a brighter day so let’s start giving. When good men do nothing, evil triumphs.-- People should be kind to those around them. Edmund Burke

Characteristics of aphorisms: Characteristics that make them “non”s: * *

Define Aphorism: using the characteristics above compose your own definition of aphorism: ______

Transcendental Aphorisms Task: Find aphorisms in the texts we read. Record them here. Respond to them by explaining the aphorism in your own words; agree or disagree with the ideas expressed; and lastly, explain why you agree or disagree.

Aphorism: An aphorism is a brief ______, usually ______sentence long, that expresses a ______or ______about ______.

Example: Aphorism Response: explain what it means, whether or not you agree or disagree with it, and why. “Honesty is the best policy.” Benjamin Franklin Aphorism (with PD) Response: explain what it means, whether or not you agree or disagree with it, and why.

Homework: Find one aphorism. Record it on the left; respond to it on the right.

Self Reliance Principle: To Thine Own Self be True lines 1-11

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Walden Principle: Au Natural lines 24-38

lines 39-52 Aphorism (with PD) Response: explain what it means, whether or not you agree or disagree with it, and why. lines 87-104

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Civil Disobedience Principle: “Fight” for your Rights