This document defines and discusses the key elements of an essay. An essay is a short literary composition that expresses the author's personal thoughts on a subject that interests them. Essays can be either informal and light, focusing on entertainment, or more formal and informative, aiming to stimulate the intellect. Effective essays introduce the topic, share the writer's viewpoint and thoughts, and explain the relevance of the issue to the reader's life.

1. ESSAY
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2. ESSAY
• Literary composition on a particular
subject.
• Usually short
• Expresses the author’s personal
thoughts, feelings, experiences or
observations on a phase of life that
has interested him.

3. ESSAY WRITERS
– people who have plenty
of time for reflection.

4. GROUPS
• Informal – light, humorous
and entertaining
• Formal – heavy informative,
and intellectually
stimulating.

5. ELEMENTS
• The issue introduced.
• The writers view point and
thoughts.
• The relevance of the issue
to the life of the reader.