Signs Profile

In an essay three to five pages in length, you are to create a Signs Profile in which you identify and analyze key signs that comprise the identity of either yourself or a specific person in your life, such as a sibling, parent, or close friend. You will need to examine a minimum of four signs, meaning your essay should be at least six paragraphs: introduction, four body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Even if you are the focus of your paper, it is best to avoid using too many first-person pronouns (avoid excessive use of I – “I believe,” “I think,” “I feel,” etc.). As you craft your essays, consider the following questions: What are the basic, denotative definitions of these signs? What about the deeper connotations associated therewith? What do these signs say about me, based on popular perceptions? Do they provide an accurate reflection of who I am?

Remember, a sign (or symbol) includes just about anything that possesses meaning: hairstyles, clothing, language, cars, pets, music, movies, fields of study, hobbies, and sports are all types of symbols, each with their own value and meaning. As such, you should have no difficulty accumulating signs for discussion, but be sure to focus on the signs that you feel to be most indicative of (or influential to) this individual’s identity.

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