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What is an essay generally defined as?

A short story
A letter
A piece of writing that gives the author's own argument (correct)
A pamphlet

What are the two sub-classifications of essays?

Formal and informal (correct)
Argumentative and expository
Fiction and nonfiction
Short and long

What are essays commonly used for?

Literary criticism
Political manifestos
All of these (correct)
Observations of daily life

What is the usual form of modern essays?

<p>Prose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'An Essay Concerning Human'?

<p>John Locke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Essay

A written piece expressing the author's personal argument.

Formal Essay

A structured piece of writing, usually academic, with clear arguments and evidence.

Informal Essay

A more casual piece of writing, often personal in tone, with less structure.

Modern Essay Form

Typically written in prose, which means regular sentences, not poetry.

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'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding'

A famous philosophical work written by John Locke, exploring human knowledge and thought.