An essay is piece of nonfiction text that deals with a specific topic. While essays in academia mostly follow very rigid structures and rules, informal essays can be highly creative, poetic and expressive.
People write essays for a variety of reasons.
- to inform about a specific topic
- to persuade and convince the reader of a specific point of view
- to express own ideas and thoughts
- to analyze and reflect
- to share personal experiences
- to critique
- to define
Published Jul 7, 2024 by Tim Rodenbröker
Last update Jul 7, 2024