ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The purpose of an essay is to present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus or question, and to persuade the reader that your position is credible (i.e. believable and reasonable).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many purposes to writing. The most popular are to inform, to entertain, to explain, or to persuade. However, there are many more including to express feelings, explore an idea, evaluate, mediate, problem solve, or argue for or against an idea. Writers often combine purposes in a single piece of writing.

Detailed explanation-3: -An expository essay provides a clear, focused explanation of a topic. It doesn’t require an original argument, just a balanced and well-organized view of the topic. Expository essays test your familiarity with a topic and your ability to organize and convey information.

Detailed explanation-4: -Essay: A piece of factual writing in which ideas on a single topic are presented, explained, argued, or described in an interesting way.