Blog 8A
Katie Smith
Professor Marchant
22 October 2015

     Definitions are an important part of reaching an audience. They define what a word means. However the most effective way to reach an audience with definitions is through giving good examples. Two different types of definitions are known as standard form, and extended definitions. Standard form is the exact definition of something. It says what something is, it is usually like a Websters dictionary answer. Extended definitions show what something is about and how it can improve someones life. It is the essence of something. Using definitions and examples help the audience to understand what is going on, and how it is important and relevant.

     The article I chose "Fixing our Food problem"  belongs to the extended definitions category. In the article it discusses what the problem is, which in this case is our food. How it is effecting us today, causing lots of health problems, damaging the earth, ect.. And how we can go about the food system in a different manner. The conversation in this article discusses the point that food is the number one cause of creating problems with public health. Throughout the rest of the article the author points out the many problems with our food system, and sources today and how we can essentially fix these problems. He points out that by saving the earth we can save ourselves. Which brings up another part of the conversation. That not only is this food harming us, but creating it is destroying land, and causing climate issue's. His overall point is that we need to change our food system to a healthier, more eco friendly system that can benefit both us human beings and the earth.

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/fixing-our-food-problem/: Link to article