Classification of Essays:
Essays may be divided in many ways according to subject matter or style. We have roughly divided them in to three classes
Essays may be divided in many ways according to subject matter or style. We have roughly divided them in to three classes
(1)
Descriptive essays describe the size,
appearance, growth or uses of any given object, place
Or material.
(2) Narrative essays narrate a
story, an event, or the life of a person in logical sequence.
(3) Reflective essays express the ideas or reflections of the writer
on any subject, even any
Abstract one.
This classification is neither rigid nor conventional, because there is much room for reflection even in descriptive or narrative writings. Rather it is mostly arbitrary. Convenience, simplicity and ease are at the bottom of this division.
This classification is neither rigid nor conventional, because there is much room for reflection even in descriptive or narrative writings. Rather it is mostly arbitrary. Convenience, simplicity and ease are at the bottom of this division.
Practical Hints For Writing an Essay;
(1) Select the essay which suits you best.
(a)
Think before writing, raise question.
(b)
Put down on a piece of paper the principal ideas that suggest themselves
to you.
(c)
Arrange them in a proper order.
(d)
Develop them and let every principal idea have a harmonious paragraph to
itself.
(e)
Add fresh details if necessary.
(f)
Provide an introduction.
(g)
Set a limit to your essay.
(h)
Cut down irrelevant stuff and stick carefully to the outline.
(2) In descriptive writings:
(a) Long description should be avoided.
(b) Accuracy must be the
primary consideration.
(c) Important features and
details must not be overlooked.
(d) The details should be arranged as to
present a clear picture to the reader’s mind.
(e) Comparisons, if used
properly, can produce satisfactory result.
(f) The description should
read as interesting and realistic as possible.
(g) Persona’ method is
preferable to the objective method of expression.
(3) In narrative writing:
(a) Make sure about the plot.
(b)
Make a direct beginning. Link up the points in natural manner.
(c)
Do not have a lengthy introduction
(d)
Never write a long story
(e)
The narration should be developed to a logical conclusion and should be
brief.
(f)
Conversation can also be introduced with advantage.
(g) A title is necessary, but a moral should be
avoided.
(h)
While narrating historical events, causes, incidents, results and
reflections should be given under the clear heads.
(i)
While attempting a biography, date and place of
birth, parentage, early life and education, career and achievements,
circumstances of death, estimate of character are relevant points, to be borne
in mind
(j) If a phenomenon of nature is to be
described, its causes and effects should be
clearly brought out.
(k) It is sometimes desirable to end a
biographical or natural narration with a quotation.
(4) In reflective writings
(a) Exact scope of the essay should be clearly
understood.
(b) Do not exceed due limits. Bring out all
the points for and against clearly
(c) Truths should be established
(d) Their application or otherwise to life should
be explained.
(e) Conclusions should be justified.
(f) Give instances.
(g) Short and appropriate quotations may
be used.
(h) Points should be illustrated by examples, references
and quotations.
(i) The essay should bring forth original thoughts
and attractive ideas.
(5) Due regards should be paid to
spellings, punctuation and grammatical correctness.
(a) Revise your essay carefully. The
stops and errors should be corrected.
(b) Revision is as necessary as planning,
treatment and proper conclusion.
(c) It is always
desirable to a lot some time for it.
