Practice Types of Essays - 8.4.2 | Module 8: Formal Writing & Advanced Grammar | CBSE 8 English
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8.4.2 - Types of Essays

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of a descriptive essay?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would describe your favorite place.

Question 2 Easy

What does a narrative essay primarily focus on?

💡 Hint: Consider telling a story from your own life.

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Question 1

What is the main focus of a descriptive essay?

To persuade the reader
To inform the reader
To create vivid imagery

💡 Hint: Think about what you are trying to do while describing something.

Question 2

True or False: Argumentative essays do not need to address opposing viewpoints.

True
False

💡 Hint: What helps you convince someone better?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a 200-word descriptive passage about your favorite place with rich sensory details.

💡 Hint: Close your eyes and visualize the place before writing.

Challenge 2 Hard

Draft a short argumentative essay on why students should wear uniforms. Support your argument with at least two pieces of evidence.

💡 Hint: Consider the pros and cons of wearing uniforms among students.

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