Example Essay

Example essay or illustration essay


Your main purpose in an example essay / illustration essay is to support your point of view on a particular subject solely by giving examples.

The function of an example essay is to enhance a generalization (e.g., students who are passive don’t learn) by illustrating with specific examples (e.g., several examples of passive students who failed to learn). In an example or illustration essay, the writer should:

  • Colors examples with rich sensory detail and vivid verbs.
  • Organizes examples based on their impact, with the strongest usually saved for last.
  • Reveals in the conclusion the full thesis, which moves beyond the generalization (e.g., passive students endanger their future).

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