INDEX

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2

1.1. Objectives: ......................................................................................................... 2

1.1.1. General Objective ....................................................................................... 2

1.1.2. Specific Objective....................................................................................... 2

1.2. Methodology ...................................................................................................... 2

2. ESSAY WRITING ................................................................................................. 3

2.1. What is the essay writing? ................................................................................. 3

2.2. Characteristics of an essay ................................................................................. 3

2.3. Types of essay writing ....................................................................................... 3

2.4. Structure of an essay .......................................................................................... 5

2.5. Textual analysis essays ...................................................................................... 5

3. Conclusion................................................................................................................. 7

Bibliographic Reference ................................................................................................... 8

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 1. Introduction
In the present work we’ll talk about essay writing. The operative word in both definitions
is "discussion," which implies thought. When you write an essay,
You are producing a written account of your knowledge, your considered judgment, even
your doubts. You do so in hopes of engaging the attention of readers and persuading them
to agree with you.
Among the sure-fire ways to reach readers is to meet their expectations. Readers expect
to find structure in an essay. They are culturally conditioned to look for--and expect to
find--a thesis, a topic sentence for each paragraph, a point-by-point argument that
supports the thesis. When a writer sets down thoughts just as they occur to him or her,
without submitting them to rigorous ordering and development, readers tend to find
themselves confused, intolerant and unconvinced. Therefore, you should expect to give
as much attention to the form and structure of your argument as to its substance, in short,
to write a conventionally structured thesis-and-support essay.

1.1. Objectives:
1.1.1. General Objective
▪ Essay writing
1.1.2. Specific Objective
▪ Types of essay writing
▪ Structure of an essay
▪ Textual analysis essays

1.2. Methodology

▪ To carry out and complete this work I had to use the internet and also review some
teaching materials.

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2. ESSAY WRITING
2.1. What is the essay writing?

An "essay" is a piece of writing that presents the author's ideas on a specific topic. Essays
are generally structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. They
may include a thesis statement, which is the main idea or argument of the essay. Essays
are commonly used in school and college as a way to assess students' writing and critical
thinking skills. There are many different types of essays, including narrative, (KENNETH
HODGES - 1995)

An essay is a focused piece of writing designed to inform or persuade. There are many
different types of essay, but they are often defined in four categories: argumentative,
expository, narrative, and descriptive essays. (Jack Caulfield, 2020)

2.2. Characteristics of an essay

An essay is typically characterized by its brevity, as it is shorter than other types of

writing such as research papers or novels. An essay also typically has a central idea or
argument, known as the thesis statement, which is usually found in the introduction.
Additionally, an essay relies on evidence and reasoning to support the thesis statement.
Finally, the language used in an essay is typically formal and academic in nature. All of
these characteristics help to define an essay. (Kenneth Hodges-1995)

2.3. Types of essay writing

2.3.1. Argumentative essays
An argumentative essay presents an extended, evidence-based argument. It requires a
strong thesis statement—a clearly defined stance on your topic. Your aim is to convince
the reader of your thesis using evidence (such as quotations) and analysis. (Jack Caulfield,
2020)

Argumentative essays test your ability to research and present your own position on a
topic. This is the most common type of essay at college level—most papers you write will
involve some kind of argumentation. (Jack Caulfield, 2023)

The essay is divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion:

▪ The introduction provides your topic and thesis statement

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 ▪ The body presents your evidence and arguments
▪ The conclusion summarizes your argument and emphasizes its importance

2.3.2. Expository essays

An expository essay provides a clear, focused explanation of a topic. It doesn’t require
an original argument, just a balanced and well-organized view of the topic.

Expository essays test your familiarity with a topic and your ability to organize and
convey information. They are commonly assigned at high school or in exam questions at
college level.

The introduction of an expository essay states your topic and provides some general
background, the body presents the details, and the conclusion summarizes the information
presented. (Jack Caulfield, 2023)

2.3.3. Narrative essays

A narrative essay is one that tells a story. This is usually a story about a personal
experience you had, but it may also be an imaginative exploration of something you have
not experienced.

Narrative essays test your ability to build up a narrative in an engaging, well-structured

way. They are much more personal and creative than other kinds of academic writing.
Writing a personal statement for an application requires the same skills as a narrative
essay.

A narrative essay isn’t strictly divided into introduction, body, and conclusion, but it
should still begin by setting up the narrative and finish by expressing the point of the
story—what you learned from your experience, or why it made an impression on you.
(Jack Caulfield, 2023)

2.3.4. Descriptive essays

A descriptive essay provides a detailed sensory description of something. Like narrative
essays, they allow you to be more creative than most academic writing, but they are more
tightly focused than narrative essays. You might describe a specific place or object, rather
than telling a whole story.

Descriptive essays test your ability to use language creatively, making striking word
choices to convey a memorable picture of what you’re describing.

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 A descriptive essay can be quite loosely structured, though it should usually begin by
introducing the object of your description and end by drawing an overall picture of it. The
important thing is to use careful word choices and figurative language to create an original
description of your object. (Jack Caulfield, 2023)

2.4. Structure of an essay

The structure of an essay typically follows a five-paragraph format, with an introduction,

three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. (Kenneth Hodges-1995)

▪ The introduction includes the thesis statement and background information;

▪ Body paragraphs support the thesis statement with evidence and reasoning;
▪ Conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure. Of
course, not all essays follow this exact structure, but it is a common format.

2.5. Textual analysis essays

Though every essay type tests your writing skills, some essays also test your ability to
read carefully and critically. In a textual analysis essay, you don’t just present information
on a topic, but closely analyze a text to explain how it achieves certain effects.

2.5.1. Rhetorical analysis

A rhetorical analysis looks at a persuasive text (e.g. A speech, an essay, a political
cartoon) in terms of the rhetorical devices it uses, and evaluates their effectiveness.

The goal is not to state whether you agree with the author’s argument but to look at how
they have constructed it.

The introduction of a rhetorical analysis presents the text, some background information,
and your thesis statement; the body comprises the analysis itself; and the conclusion
wraps up your analysis of the text, emphasizing its relevance to broader concerns. (Jack
Caulfield, 2023)

2.5.2. Literary analysis

A literary analysis essay presents a close reading of a work of literature—e.g. A poem
or novel—to explore the choices made by the author and how they help to convey the
text’s theme. It is not simply a book report or a review, but an in-depth interpretation of
the text.

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 Literary analysis looks at things like setting, characters, themes, and figurative language.
The goal is to closely analyze what the author conveys and how. (Jack Caulfield, 2023)

The introduction of a literary analysis essay presents the text and background, and
provides your thesis statement; the body consists of close readings of the text with
quotations and analysis in support of your argument; and the conclusion emphasizes what
your approach tells us about the text. (Jack Caulfield, 2023)

2.6. Stages of an essay writing

There are typically three stages to writing an essay: prewriting, drafting, and revision.

▪ The prewriting stage involves brainstorming and research to gather ideas and
information.
▪ The drafting stage is when the writer puts the ideas together in a rough draft.
▪ The revision stage is when the writer polishes the essay and makes any necessary
changes. Some writers may also use a fourth stage, known as editing, to catch any
errors in grammar or style. (Kenneth Hodges-1995).

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3. Conclusion
Now we can conclude that an essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's
own argument, but the definition is vague, overlapping with those of a letter, a paper,
an article, a pamphlet, and a short story. Essays have been sub-classified as formal and
informal: formal essays are characterized by "serious purpose, dignity, logical
organization, length," whereas the informal essay is characterized by "the personal
element (self-revelation, individual tastes and experiences, confidential manner), humor,
graceful style, rambling structure, unconventionality or novelty of theme," etc.

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Bibliographic Reference
✓ Caulfield, J. (2023, July 23). The Four Main Types of Essay | Quick Guide with
Examples. Scribbr. Retrieved March 8, 2024, from
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✓ Holman, William (2003). A Handbook to Literature (9 ed.). New Jersey: Prentice
Hall. P. 193.
✓ Owens, Derek (1996). "Essay". Keywords in Composition Studies. Portsmouth,
NH: Boynton/Cook. Pp. 85–88. ISBN 0-86709-399-4.
✓ Kenneth Hodges-1995 . "The essay ". Archived from the original on March 15,
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✓ "Talking Pictures: The Art of the Essay Film". Cinema.wisc.edu. Retrieved
March 22, 2011.