Essay Flashcards
A focused piece of writing that explains, persuades, describes, or narrates.
Essay
What is the first part of the essay
Introduction
What does the introduction have
Basic Details - WH Questions, Reader’s attention
What is the 2nd part of an essay
Body paragraphs
What is body paragraphs
It is in chronological order, and each paragraph focuses on a specific event or aspect of the topic
What is the third part of an essay
Conclusion
What is conclusion
Summarize the main points, reflect on the significance of the experience
How many parts of an essay are there
3
How many types of essays are there
4
A type of essay in which the writer tells a story about a real-life experience — “Telling a Story”
Narrative essay
This type of essay is cousins with the narrative essay. This essay paints a picture with words. — “Painting a Picture”
Descriptive essay
This type of essay is about convincing the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.
Persuasive essay
This type of essay is an informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of the topic
Expository essay