Types of Essay

What are the three main types of essay we looked at in today's lesson?

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Discursive

__ writing explains or describes something.

__ writing covers a range of points from different viewpoints

____ writing tries to convince or persuade someone to believe or do something

What is the main difference between expository and persuasive essays?

• Expository essays express personal opinions, while persuasive essays present information on a topic without expressing personal opinions.

• Expository essays aim to convince the reader of a certain position or argument, while persuasive essays provide a balanced view and encourage critical thinking.

• Expository essays seek to present information on a topic without expressing personal opinions, while persuasive essays aim to convince the reader of a certain position or argument.

• Expository essays explore a topic from different perspectives and present arguments for and against it, while persuasive essays provide evidence to support their claims.