Essay Types

What type of essay is expected: For each of the 10 poets we studied, explain whether they are a “romantic” or “realist”

Explains clearly a causal chain: what events forced others to happen? and what are the results?

What type of essay is expected: Analyze the components of the Theory of Relativity

What type of essay is expected: Explore the poetry of Eliot and Thoreau, explaining critical similarities / differences

Divide the topic into its elements or pieces

What type of essay is expected: Demonstrate that today’s teen population is more violent than previous generations

What type of essay do they expect: What is poetry?

For a Classification Essay you are ___

For a Definition Essay you are ___

Put items related to a topic/subject into categories. Be sure not to miss any important or vital categories.

What type of essay do they expect: Explain why tidal waves occur, and the expected consequences in coastal areas.

For a Cause and Effect Essay, you are ______

Show similarities and differences between two related (somewhat similar) topics

For a Division or Analysis Essay you are ___

Prove a thesis statement using examples and evidence. Proves your point and convinces a reader to agree with you

For a Persuasive Essay you are ___

Define and describe a thing so readers can understand its characteristics (what it is) and what it is not.

For a Comparison and Contrast Essay you are ___