Types of Essays

There are many different types of essays, which can be classified according to their topic or tone or according to their purpose.

1.       Classification according to their topic and tone

• Formal
• Informal
• Personal
• Impersonal

The purpose of the essay will determine how you write about your topic, but to write with confidence you first need to understand the difference between each type.

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2.       Classification according to their purpose

• The narrative essay
• The descriptive essay
• The reflective essay
• The argumentative essay
• The discursive essay
• The expository essay
• The persuasive essay

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