TYPES OF ESSAYS

Definition: It is related to senses, I mean, It provides a detailed sensory description of something. It is more creative. You might describe a specific place or object. It conveys a memorable picture of what you are describing.

Purpose: To create a sensory experience for the reader by providing a detailed description of a person, place, object, event, or experience. It is to help the reader imagine, hear, see, and feel what is being described.

Features: Illustrative, figurative and precise Languages.

E.g.: Describe an object that has sentimental value for you.

Definition: It is one that tells a story. This is about your personal experience what and how much you have learned of something has been new for you.

Purpose: To share a story, point of view, or lesson with a reader.

Features: emotional language, sensory details, switch verb tense.

E.g.: Write about an experience where you learned something about yourself.

Definition: It shows how much you know about a topic and it is well organized and conveys the information the introduction, the body and the conclusion are perfectly structure.

Purpose: To explain, describe, or inform the reader about a specific topic or subject

Features: Factual and objective, clear purpose, Logical structure, Formal language, third person, No opinions, Realible Resources.

E.g. Explain how the invention of the printing press, changed European society in the 15th century.

Definition: It is one in which you attempt to get the reader to agree with your point of view.

Purpose: To convince, motivate, or move readers toward a certain point of view or opinion.

Features: It states the writer´s view point in the opening sentence. It puts forward arguments and evidence to suppor this viewpoint.

E.g. Should college education be free for all students?