--------------------------------------------- 0. Introduction to Major Types of Essays A. Descriptive Essays B. Narrative Essays C. Comparison and Contrast Essays D. Cause and Effect Essays E. Definition Essays F. Classification Essays G. Argumentation / Persuasion / Opinion Essays 1. argumentative essays 2. persuasive essays 3. opinion essays H. Process Analysis Essays I. Problem and Solution Essays (page 2) (page 3) (Notes by Huifang Peng) # typical organization and elements of a comparison-contrast essay which can focus on similarities (comparison), differences (contrast), or both:
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Effective Academic Writing 3: Unit 2
Focus on Writing 4: Unit 4
Writing to Communicate 2: Chapter 12 |