This document discusses the definition and types of essays. It defines an essay as an attempt to define a specific term or abstract concept. Essays have three parts: an introduction, body, and conclusion. There are four main types of essays in English: narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and analytical. Narrative essays tell a story or relate personal experiences. Descriptive essays describe people, places, or objects. Argumentative essays aim to convince the reader of the writer's position through facts and examples. Analytical essays examine all aspects of a topic and the relationships between them, typically answering how and why questions.