How to Write an Essay | Compulsory English Class 8 | 9 and SEE

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How to Write an Essay | Compulsory English Class 8 | 9 and SEE

How to Write an Essay

INTRODUCTION 

An essay is a written piece of composition. It contains an expression of one's personal opinions, ideas, or feelings on a subject.

 

The Subject of an Essay

An essay can have an endless variety of subjects. Therefore, there is no boundary on whether the essay should be written on any definite subject. An essayist can choose his subjects anywhere from heaven to earth.

 

Parts of Essays

An essay is usually divided into three parts:

1. The Introduction

2. The body of the essay

3. The conclusion

1. The Introduction:

The first paragraph contains an introduction to the topic. It should be shorter than the body of the essay itself. It should be very striking and interesting. It should attract the attention of the readers and induce them to read on. It should explain the title. It should be very striking.

 

2. The Body:

This is the main part of the essay. It consists of the appropriate facts and figures. The paragraphs should be well connected. The topics should be well discussed.

 

3. The Conclusion:

The ending should also be short and striking. It should be natural. There shouldn't be a forced ending.

Style

The style is one of the most important aspects of the essay. It differs from person to person. However, some of the following points can prove important in this regard:.

1. You must understand and know the topic very well before you begin the essay.

2. The words you use in the essay should match your feelings. Do not use words or phrases that you do not know. As such, the words and phrases should exactly express your ideas.

3. You should avoid repetition of the words as much as possible.

4. Do not write unnecessary words or phrases.

5. Be natural and do not try to copy others.

Hints on Essay Writing

Following are some of the hits to be followed while writing an essay:

1. Never start writing the essay as soon as the topic is given.

Think carefully for some time and plan what to write.

2. Make rough sketches of what you know about the topic.

3. Raise several questions about the subject of the essay and try thinking about their possible answers.

4. Never go away from the subject of the essay.

5. Think about how your ideas should be expressed so that your essays become intelligent and interesting.

6. Arrange your ideas serially. Don't mix up your ideas. Be careful; what should come first shouldn't come in the middle or the last, and vice versa.

We shall begin writing essays as beginners. First, frame a lot of questions, and then systematically answer all of them. Collect all the answers and put them in paragraphs. In this way, you can write an essay.

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