Compare and Contrast Essay: Narrative and Descriptive Essays
Compare and Contrast Essay
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Introduction
Academicians argue that, a powerful reader paints a picture on a reader’s mind. Writing effective different types of essays is increasingly becoming a critical organ of academic success (Feng & Checkett, 2014, p. 152). There are two major types of essays, narrative and descriptive. While the two might be appropriate in academic writing, one is arguably effective that the other. Narrative essays tells a story from personal experiences whereby; the use of first persona “I” is commonly used. While it may seem convincing, narrative essay communicates shallow message to the reader. Grasping the attention of a reader requires the narrator to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Descriptive essay is the most effective writing. It not only gives the reader a broader perception of the message but also, helps in broadening the mind of the reader. An effective writer depicts the ability to paint a communicating picture in the reader’s mind. Narrative and descriptive essays have an identical objective, communicating to the reader. While they may seem to be identical, there are several things that distinguish the two organs. For instance, narrative style is usually based on a personal experience and uses the first person tense. In academic learning, the use of first person is not highly fostered and this makes narrative essay less effective (Feng & Checkett, 2014, p. 89). In addition, it communicates shallow message to the reader and is vivid. For instance, in the essay I want a wife by Judy Brady the narrator uses first person tense throughout the essay. This is a good example of narrative essay. Although the reader can barely understand why the narrator wants a wife and why they choose to go to school, the essay does not communicate effectively (Brady 1972, 15). An effective writer does not allow the reader to make conclusive ideas about their work. Narrative essay is evidently, less
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Introduction
Academicians argue that, a powerful reader paints a picture on a reader’s mind. Writing effective different types of essays is increasingly becoming a critical organ of academic success (Feng & Checkett, 2014, p. 152). There are two major types of essays, narrative and descriptive. While the two might be appropriate in academic writing, one is arguably effective that the other. Narrative essays tells a story from personal experiences whereby; the use of first persona “I” is commonly used. While it may seem convincing, narrative essay communicates shallow message to the reader. Grasping the attention of a reader requires the narrator to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Descriptive essay is the most effective writing. It not only gives the reader a broader perception of the message but also, helps in broadening the mind of the reader. An effective writer depicts the ability to paint a communicating picture in the reader’s mind. Narrative and descriptive essays have an identical objective, communicating to the reader. While they may seem to be identical, there are several things that distinguish the two organs. For instance, narrative style is usually based on a personal experience and uses the first person tense. In academic learning, the use of first person is not highly fostered and this makes narrative essay less effective (Feng & Checkett, 2014, p. 89). In addition, it communicates shallow message to the reader and is vivid. For instance, in the essay I want a wife by Judy Brady the narrator uses first person tense throughout the essay. This is a good example of narrative essay. Although the reader can barely understand why the narrator wants a wife and why they choose to go to school, the essay does not communicate effectively (Brady 1972, 15). An effective writer does not allow the reader to make conclusive ideas about their work. Narrative essay is evidently, less
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