Types of Essays Overview
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What is the name of the essay that focuses on snapshots of the writer's childhood?

A New Perspective

What is the main form of writing used in the essay "My old Newcastle"?

Descriptive

What method of persuasion does the writer use in "Forget prince charming" to convince the readers about her point of view?

Informal and persuasive

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a comedy, as described in the text?

<p>Serious social commentary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The essay "Water, Canada's most valuable resource" advocates for ______ of Canadian water resources

<p>protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the essay, screwtape believes war is beneficial for the demons' goal of securing human souls.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "flippancy" refer to in the context of humour, according to the text?

<p>People not taking anything of virtue seriously, making light of serious matters, and thereby deadening their intellect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the "Amphibian" metaphor used to describe humans in the essay?

<p>Humans are composed of both spirit and physicality, belonging to the eternal world but also inhabiting time, constantly changing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point the essay "Quit Facebook" makes about the use of Facebook?

<p>It promotes self-obsession and narcissism instead of fostering genuine community and interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered as a method employed by the demons to manipulate humans, according to the essay?

<p>Directly putting sinful thoughts in the humans' heads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of characters with their corresponding definitions:

<p>Protagonist = The central character around whom the plot revolves. Dynamic = A character who undergoes a change in personality or outlook over time. Static = A character who remains unchanged throughout the story. Round = A character with multifaceted and complex personality. Flat = A character with limited personality, typically defined by one or two traits. Stock = A stereotypical character, instantly recognizable based on common tropes or archetypes. Antihero = A protagonist who lacks traditional heroic qualities and often challenges conventional morality. Foil = A character who contrasts with the protagonist, highlighting specific traits. Symbolic = A character representing a concept or theme, often holding a deeper meaning in the story. Direct characterization = The author directly reveals the character's traits and personality through narration or dialogue. Indirect characterization = The reader infers the character's traits through actions, dialogue, and interactions with other characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Different Types of Essays

  • Narrative Essay: Tells a story, using descriptive verbs and adjectives. Includes vivid details and is usually told from a first-person perspective; may use dialogue and conflict.
  • Argumentative Essay: Presents both sides of an argument before concluding with a position. Typically follows a logical structure with the main argument presented last. It uses effective word choice, elements of surprise (shock, hyperbole), or imperative voice. Provides examples like facts, statistics, real-life events, or quotations
  • Expository Essay: Provides information, explanation, or definition on a topic. Uses facts, data, cause-effect relationships, or examples. Develops analysis via methods like definition, examples, comparisons, causes, classification, or process analysis. Written in third person.
  • Descriptive Essay: Uses sensory details to describe a subject (person, place, memory, or object). Frequently employs a spatial order and aims to evoke the reader's emotions through vivid imagery. Characterized by similes, metaphors, and personification. Often has a thesis at beginning or end.
  • Photo Essay: A collection of pictures with or without captions to convey a particular theme.

Analyzing an Essay

  • Thesis Statement/Controlling Idea: Identify the key sentence/paragraph stating the main point.
  • Audience: Determine who the intended audience is and if the author's language style, structure and tone match this audience.
  • Identifying Shifts/Incongruities: Notice when the author transitions from one topic to another and analyze the reasons for these changes.
  • Effectiveness of the Conclusion: Assess how effectively the essay's conclusion summarizes or restates the argument.
  • Supporting Arguments: Identify and group paragraphs that discuss the same supporting argument to understand how a writer explains their thesis.
  • Figurative Language: Identify similes, metaphors, and personification.
  • Reason for Title: Understand the title in context of the essay material.
  • Connections/Repetitions: Identify repeated elements and determine the author's purpose in repeating them, noting whether the connections are subtle or explicit.
  • Strong Statements: Identify important points stated by the author.
  • Conflicting or Contradictory Statements: Recognize conflicting statements and try to understand the author's reasoning or intention. This reveals the author's complete understanding of the topic, if the essay is well written.

Essay Types (Informal vs. Formal)

  • Informal Essays: Commonly use first person, directly address the reader, often come from the author's personal experiences, and may be more subjective.

  • Formal Essays: Typically use third person, are more objective, and use citations from other reliable sources or historical literature.

Argumentative vs. Persuasive Essays

  • Argumentative: Attempts to present reasons why the writer holds a particular position and presents the reasons why. Does not necessarily aim to persuade the reader.

  • Persuasive: Aims to persuade the reader to the writer's opinion; often uses emotional appeals along with logical arguments.

Essay Tone (Informal / Formal)

  • Tone: Emotional approach taken by author.
  • Argumentative: Generally objective, author presents facts.
  • Persuasive: Often emotionally charged.

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Explore the different types of essays including narrative, argumentative, expository, and descriptive. This quiz will help you understand their distinct characteristics, structures, and purposes. Assess your knowledge of each type and enhance your writing skills.

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