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An Empty Word

Emily Thompson
Composition II
February 18, 2003
An Empty Word
The word love is almost impossible to define. Does anyone really understand what love is or what it means to our lives? There are so many questions left unanswered concerning the topic. What makes love happen? How long does love last? What makes love stop? The list goes on and on. In today’s society, it is almost impossible for one to pinpoint the exact answer to any of these questions. We use the term love in such a sloppy way, that it can mean absolutely nothing or absolutely everything.
People often say things like, “I love chocolate ice cream,” or, “I love that shirt.” Does this person actually feel a deep, emotional connection to ice cream? I very seriously doubt it, but I bet we are all guilty of using this type of expression every day. To use the w...

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