TopicProposalPaper 3_Materialism

1. What will be the topic of your definition argument? Explain.

The topic of my argument is, are Americans excessively materialistic?

2. Write a first-pass definition thesis that your paper will support. The claim must identify a choice of a specific case, a category and at least two or three preliminary criteria.

Materialistic people have excessive regard for worldly concerns. Most of the Americans give greatest value to worldly possessions and physical well being

3. Describe an audience that would find your claim interesting or controversial. Why would they care about your claim?

It would be of great interest to most of the people because Americans are materialistic

4. List some items that are obvious members of the category, some that are non-members, and some borderline cases.