Types of Essays Flashcards
comes from latin “exigere”
essay
means “to examine, test, or (literally) to drive out”
exigere
captures the reader’s attention and interest and tells the reader what
the essay is about
introduction
last sentence is the thesis statement
introduction
states the topic of the essay
thesis statement
consists of one or more paragraphs, which explain further the main topic
body
contains the supporting points
body
summarizes or restates the main points discussed in the body
conclusion
type of an essay used by students who are applying for college education
college application essay
serves as one way by which the admitting institution gauges the student’s communication skills, attitudes, goals, and even values
college application essay
guidelines in writing college application essays
- authentic
- clear thesis statement
- show, don’t tell (provide anecdotes)
- unique
- end your essay with a kicker
type of an essay that provides a good and detailed definition of the topic being discussed
definition essay
techniques used in definition essay
- denotation
- connotation
- enumeration
- analogy
- negation
providing the literal or dictionary definition of a term.
denotation
illustrating the figurative/implied meaning of a term or idea
connotation
employing a list to define
enumeration
implementing a comparison of two things that are similar
analogy
defining something by stating what it is not
negation
