The Power of Language: Unveiling the Multifaceted Nature of Perfectionism

During the past few weeks, we have discussed the power of language in shaping our identities. For our first major writing assignment, write a personal narrative in which you discuss a term that has been used to describe you, or that you use to describe yourself. The term can be favorable or unfavorable, but must have had an impact on your identity. The term can be a noun or an adjective. Try to find the etymology of the word and explore its connotations as well as its affect on your identity.