The document discusses the concept of composition in writing, outlining its various forms—including argumentative, explanatory, descriptive, narrative, and imaginative—and emphasizes its importance in enhancing communication, critical thinking, and creativity. It highlights that mastering composition enriches linguistic skills and prepares individuals for real-world applications such as report writing and professional correspondence. Additionally, it distinguishes between compositions and essays, asserting that an essay is a specific type of composition, while all essays fall under the broader category of creative works.

1. COMPOSITION
(Argumentative, Explanatory, Descriptive & Narrative)
Composition is another word for writing- the act of writing or the
piece of writing that results. It also refers to what something is made
of.
The word composition comes from the Latin componere, meaning
“put together”.
Writing composition is adding words and making sentences by
following a conventional pattern. However writing composition is a
process that allows students to write about something or express
their views on something in an intelligible manner.

2.  The Importance of Composition
 Composition enhances the ability to effectively articulate ideas,
opinions, and information.
 It not only develops linguistic skills but also fosters creativity, critical
thinking, and clarity of expression.
 Mastering composition helps individuals excel in both academic and
professional contexts, equipping them with the tools to convey their
thoughts persuasively and coherently.
1. Improves Writing Skills:
 Writing compositions refines grammar, vocabulary, and sentence
structure, helping students create impactful messages.
 Example: Writing a professional email to a client ensures clarity and
builds trust.

3. 2. Enhances Communication:
• Well-crafted compositions enable individuals to convey messages
with precision and creativity.
• Example: Preparing a descriptive report in a workplace ensures
accurate data presentation.
3. Boosts Critical Thinking:
• Composition tasks encourage analyzing, interpreting, and
expressing views logically.
• Example: Writing an argumentative essay on environmental
conservation develops a structured approach to problem-solving.

4. 4. Prepares for Real-World Applications:
• Skills learned through composition are directly applicable to
professional tasks like report writing, proposals, and
presentations.
• Example: Crafting a compelling cover letter for a job application
showcases communication proficiency.
5. Fosters Creativity and Self-Expression:
• Creative compositions allow individuals to explore and express
their ideas imaginatively.
• Example: A narrative story written for a blog can captivate
readers and share personal experiences.

5. Types of Composition
1. Argumentative Composition: An argumentative essay is a type that
presents arguments about both sides of an issue, It could be that both
sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is
presented more forcefully than the other.
• Focus: Persuading the reader by presenting a balanced discussion on
a topic.
• Example: Writing a debate on "Is Artificial Intelligence a threat or a
benefit?" prepares individuals for logical reasoning and articulation
in discussions.

6.  2. Explanatory Composition: An explanatory essay describes your
opinion on something, the ideas of another person, a process to
follow, or an event that has taken place. Rather than criticizing the
information or debating its validity, you simply explain it and make it
easier for your reader to understand.
• Focus: Explaining concepts, processes, or ideas in a straightforward
manner.
• Example: Writing instructions on "How to create a presentation"
can guide peers or colleagues effectively.

7. 3. Descriptive Composition: The primary purpose is to describe a
person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the
reader’s mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing
involves paying close attention to the details by using all of five
senses.
• Focus: Painting a vivid picture of a person, place, object, or event
using sensory details.
• Example: A descriptive essay about a trip to the mountains can
help in travel blogs or promotional writing.

8. 4. Narrative Composition: A narrative essay is the one that tells a
story. It talks about a particular event or series of events and
describes the kind of experience that the writer got from it. In other
words, you have to write about what happened to you and how it
influenced you.
• Focus: Telling a story or recounting events in a chronological
order.
• Example: Writing a narrative about overcoming challenges in a
personal statement for higher education applications.

9. 5. Imaginative:- In such the writer is called to place himself in
imagination in a position of which he has had no actual experience.
Eg:- “If I were a King”
Conclusion
Composition is indispensable for academic success, career
advancement, and personal growth. Whether writing an email, a
research paper, or a story, the ability to compose effectively ensures
clear and impactful communication. By practicing different types of
compositions, learners develop versatile skills applicable across diverse
real-life scenarios.

10. Main Difference-Essay and Composition
A composition can refer to any creative work, be it a short
story, poem, essay, research paper or a piece of music.
Therefore, the main difference between essay and composition
is that essay is a type of composition whereas composition
refers to any creative work.
ESSAY COMPOSITION
 Short piece of writing Creative work.
 On a particular topic.
 A type of composition. Not all compositions
are essays.
 Always written in prose It can be prose or
verse.

11. PARAGRAPH WRITING
The purpose of a paragraph is to express a speaker’s thoughts on a
particular point in a clear way that is unique and specific to that
paragraph. In other words, paragraphs shouldn’t be mixing thoughts
or ideas. When a new idea is introduced , generally, a writer will
introduce a new paragraph.
Definition: A paragraph is a number of sentences grouped
together and relating to one topic; or, a group of related sentences
that develop a single point.

12. PRINCIPLES OF PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
Unity: Just as each sentence deals with one thought, each paragraph must
deal with one topic or idea- and with no more than one. In writing an
essay, for example, every head, every sub-head, should have its own
paragraph to itself. And every sentence in the paragraph must be closely
connected with the main topic of the paragraph. The paragraph and
every part of it must be the expression of one theme or topic.
Order: Logical sequence of thought or development of the subject.
Events must be related in the order of their occurrence, and all ideas
should be connected with the leading idea and arranged according to their
importance or order.

13. 3. Variety: To avoid monotony, the paragraph of a composition
should be of different lengths, and not always of the same sentence
construction.
The essentials of good paragraph construction are:
1.Unity
2. A good topical sentence.
3. Logical sequence of thought
4. Variety
5. A full and rounded final sentence in conclusion.