Word of the Day: Essay
An essay is an organized form of writing that focuses on the development of a thesis or the development of an idea. American students learn how to write a standard five-paragraph essay when they are in middle school and high school. An essay includes an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Professional writers and academics write longer forms of essays that are published in journals, magazines, and online publications. Essays have a long history in English literature, going back as far as the 1500s. If you want to improve your ability to communicate in English, it’s useful to practice writing essays.
- The teacher assigned her students an essay.
- The students had to write an essay on how a personal interest in a hobby or sport has made a positive impact on their lives.
- Many students struggle when it comes to writing essays.
- Some teachers give essay tests.
- Maria was given a B+ on her essay.
- The Atlantic is a magazine that features several essays in each issue.
- Henry David Thoreau is considered to be one of the greatest American essayists.
- Have you ever written an essay?
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with E page to see the list of all words starting with letter E. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
