Essays

Question 1

essay

Answer 1

• Latin: to weight out; to compel; to investigate
• short piece of nonfiction
• usually on a single subject
• usually reflect author’s thoughts on the subject

Question 2

personal essay

Answer 2

• also known as a descriptive, or a narrative essay
• informal
• often an incident in author’s life
• often contains an insight

Question 3

expository essay

Answer 3

• expository - to expose or make known

- informs, explains an idea, gives directions, clarifies

Question 4

persuasive essay

Answer 4

• author tries to influence reader to accept an idea, perform an action
• can appeal to emotions or reason