There are five types, of essays, viz., Narrative,Descriptive,Expository,Reflective and imaginative. But it should be remembered that some essays have the qualities of more than one type. For example, a narrative essay may show a good deal of description as well.
1) Reflective Essays
A reflective essay deals with the topics of abstract nature; as, habits, qualities, social or political topics, and philosophical and religious subjects.
2) Narrative Essays
A narrative essay is concerned mainly with the narration of some events. But is should not be confused with a short story. It covers historical events, biographies, incidents, accidents, and journey,etc.
3) Descriptive Essays
A descriptive essays consists of descriptions of animals, plants, things, towns, historical buildings and different aspects of nature, etc.
4)Expository Essays
An expository(or explanatory) essay deals with the details about some subject.Occupation, scientific topics and literary topics come under this head.
5)Imaginative Essays
These deal with topics concerning human feelings and emotions. Subjects like 'The Autobiography of a Crow' 'A flight to the Moon', etc. come under this head.
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