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January 23, 2014 MUGS Shot Essay Modes Homework
ENGLISH 091Developmental Writing
MUGS Shot
Essay Modes:Different kinds of essays…
• Narration• Description• Example• Process Analysis• Definition• Comparison & Contrast• Cause & Effect• Classification• Persuasion
The Narrative Essay“How can I make the story of what happened to me clear and easy for my
readers to follow?”
• A narrative essay tells a story…
• It can be either fictional or real-life.
• The more “real” it is for you, the better you will tell it. (Sometimes our imaginations are more real to us than our daily lives.)
The Descriptive Essay“How can I capture the sense of energy and excitement for
my reader?”
• A descriptive essay paints a picture with words…
• It appeals to the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell.
• It can also appeal to emotions.
The Example Essay“I want to make sure people who read my essay understand
my subject the way I do.”
• In this essay, you use specific instance to illustrate, clarify, or back up a point.
• Examples are very helpful to readers who may be unfamiliar with your subject.
• “Honesty is the best policy!”
The Process Analysis Essay“How do I explain how this things works to my reader?”
• Process Analysis is a “how to do it” essay.
• You show in words how to get something done: what the steps are from beginning to end.
• Finally, you tell what you will have when the process is finished.
The Definition Essay “How do I present the meaning to that another person will
understand it the way I do?”
• A definition essay gives the meaning of a word, term or concept.
• The denotation of a word is its dictionary definition.
• The connotation of a word is its informal or slang meaning in daily usage.
The Comparison-Contrast Essay“What is the best way to write about subjects that have
similarities and differences?”
• Comparison tells how things are alike and contrast shows how they are different.
• In this essay, you normally show either comparison or contrast, but you can tell both if you want.
The Cause & Effect Essay“How can I explain what made a situation happen and what
occurred as a result of it?”
• A cause & effect essay tells how things affect each other; how they depend on each other.
• An effect may have one cause or several different clauses.
The Classification Essay“How can I simplify a number of aspects and elements?”
• A classification essay breaks down a general subject into classes (categories or groups.)
• You can classify either things or ideas.
• You decide how you will classify your topic, but always go from general to specific.
The Persuasive/Argument Essay“What is the best way to present my stand on a subject so that I can persuade
my reader to consider what I have to say?”
• In the persuasive essay, or argument essay, you are writing to get your audience to accept your point of view and think like you do.
Assignment: For EACH of the modes of composition, write one THESIS (topic sentence) on the following topic:
FAST FOOD
Due: Tuesday, January 28th .
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