Essays are usually divided into the following categories which, at times, may develop. The use of the 'sides' and 'trials' techniques will ensure a competent, well-rounded piece of writing.

Shakespeare said: "The pen is mightier than the sword," despite this fact, the pen in itself is not enough to make an effective essay writing.

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"The principal purpose of the introduction is to present your position (this is also known as the "thesis" or "argument") on the issue at hand but effective introductory paragraphs are so much more than that. Before you even get to this thesis statement, for example, the essay should begin with a "hook" that grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read on. Examples of effective hooks include relevant quotations ("no man is an island") or surprising statistics ("three out of four doctors report that…").
Only then, with the reader’s attention "hooked," should you move on to the thesis. The thesis should be a clear, one-sentence explanation of your position that leaves no doubt in the reader’s mind about which side you are on from the beginning of your essay."
General Essay Writing Tips

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1. Personal Writing

Personal writing reflects reality.

• It is a sharing of your thoughts, ideas, feelings or experiences.
• It is usually written in the first person ('I')

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• In order to convey sincerity, the essay should be written from personal experience.
• This personal experience could, in fact, be knowledgeable of the experience which you have gained second hand e.g. how your parents met, or experiences you have read about.

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2. Narrative Writing

A narrative tells a story or gives an account of events or incidents.
The narrative often revolves around a plot or story-line and it may encompass a moral.

• Planning e.g. via brainstorm, Mind Map, a flowchart or plot lines, is essential to ensure a logical progression of thoughts and actions. This is your plot or story-line.
• The orientation/introduction indicates time and settings and introduces the main characters.

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A gripping opening sentence is effective and essential.

• The body consists of a number of paragraphs. This series of events contains the development or complication of the plot. These may lead to a climax or anti-climax - the high point in the story.

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characters should be limited in number and thoughtfully described so that the reader may identify and relate to them.
-Dialogue is often used for effect, but it should be used sparingly.

• We usually narrate in the past tense and in the 1st or 3rd person. (I, he, she, they, them).
• The present tenseis sometimes used to create immediacy.

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• Sentence structure may vary in effect.
• Mood should be created by the use of powerful and precise diction.
• A satisfactory resolution/conclusion ties up the loose ends and may include a coda or moral.

To Follow: Descriptive Writing

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