(ENG3U1AP) Types of Essays

Question 1

What type of essay discusses the similarities and differences between two things, people, concepts, places, etc.?

Answer 1

Comparison/Contrast Essay

Question 2

What type of essay’s primary focus is to show causes and effects in order to prove a point?

Answer 2

Cause and Effect Essay

Question 3

What type of essay presents a reasoned series of arguments in support of a position?

Answer 3

Argumentative Essay

Question 4

What type of essay is similar to another type, in that the writer tires to convince the reader of an opinion?

Answer 4

Persuasive Essay

Question 5

What is the difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay?

Answer 5

A persuasive essay relies more on emotional appeals, rather than logic to persuade the reader

Question 6

What does a comparison essay usually discuss?

Answer 6

The similarities between two things

Question 7

What does a contrast essay usually discuss?

Answer 7

The differences between two things

Question 8

What can a cause and effect essay discuss? (3)

Answer 8

The essay can discuss both cause and effect
A cause essay usually discusses the reasons why something happened
An effect essay discusses what happens after a specific event of circumstance

Question 9

What does an argumentative essay mostly rely on? (2)

Answer 9

An argumentative essay relies mostly on logical evidence and reason