Essay Writing Review

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Origin of "essay"

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"Essay" comes from the French word for "to try" or "to attempt."

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Essays are usually ______

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Nonfiction

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Strong thesis: Cell phone use in class distracts students and harms performance; teachers should enforce no-phone policies.

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Cell phone use in class distracts students and harms performance; teachers should enforce no-phone policies.

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What is a narrative essay?

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An essay that tells a story.

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Descriptive essay

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An essay that tells many details about something.

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Argumentative essay:

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Tries to persuade the reader.

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Expository essay:

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Explains information.