2 Essay Flashcards
a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative.
Essay
usually in the first or second point of view,
also known as familiar essay, interesting and unique thoughts of writers.
Playful and conversational.
Informal essay
may be research based, factual and usually written in a third person point of view
serious tone, formal words, writer’s purpose is to explain, persuade, instruct.
Formal Essay
6 Types of Essay
Narrative Essay
Descriptive Essay
Illustration Essay
Process Analysis/ Procedural Essay
Persuasive Essay
Definition Essay
tells a story
may be fiction or non-fiction
Narrative
author paints a picture with words
appeals to the senses and can appeal to emotions
giving details of its characteristics
Descriptive
giving examples to further explain or clarify something about the topic
Illustration Essay
“how to do it”
step by step procedure,
the author tells what you will get when the process is finished
Process Analysis/ Procedural
Gives the meaning of a word, term, or concept
denotation and connotation
Definiton
denotation-
dictionary definition
connotation-
symbolic definition/ slang
to persuade,
get your audience to accept your pint of view,
should be backed up by factual info.
Persuasive Essay
