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SENTENCES

Ex. Given his constant revival in the show, maybe he could come back stronger than ever if the show should ever return..

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Essays – An essay is a piece of writing that's purpose is to explore a certain topic of choice. Types –Persuasive (Argumentative)- A Persuasive, or argumentative essay introduces one side of an argument to the reader in hopes of persuading them either to agree or disagree with a certain point. Expository (Informative)- An expository, or informational essay is used to explain or outline something for the intended audience.Definition or Description- A Definition or description essay defines/describes different ideas or senses.

Process (How-to)- A process essay explains a procedure so that the audience is able to comprehend it and complete it as told.Compare and Contrast- A comparison and contrast essay makes either a comparison, a contrast, or both between two different or similar things. Cause and Effect- A cause and effect essay makes readers understand the cause of things, and their effects on other things.

Analytical/Critical-And analytical essay analyzes something, such as in literature an analytical essay analyzes a piece of literature from different angles.

Evaluative-uses evidence to support the writers thoughts

Interpretive-based on how you interpret a piece of writing

Narrative (Tells a story)- A narrative essay is anarration like a short story. It is, however, different from a short story in that it is written in an essay format.

Personal Statement/Anecdote- A short story thatillustrates a point.

Research- A research essay revolves around a research question that is meant to answer some specific question through a research of the relevant

Timed- literature.Shows your knowledge in a topic with a time limit applied Document Based Question (DBQ)-

A document based on a number of documents meant to answer a question.

Synthesis- A synthesis essay means to synthesize different ideas to make a judgment about their merit and demerits. Strategies/Planning Tips/Steps –

Explain how to plan and organize essays and how to analyze and break down.

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