Oct 21, 2020 01:50
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English term

two-paragraph essay

English Art/Literary Education / Pedagogy
Does a two-paragraph essay mean writing 2 paragraphs in general, and according to the standards of composition, do we consider a two-paragraph essay an essay? Or should it be at least 3 paragraphs in order to be considered an essay? What's confusing me is the fact that we used to write an introduction, a body paragraph, and a conclusion. So, it should be at least 3 paragraphs. Please let me know about your feedback. I'm confused

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"As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. In your opinion, what factors contribute to teacher job satisfaction? Write a two-paragraph essay of about 200 words."
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two-paragraph essay - it is OK.

An essay could basically be any piece of writing that gives the author's opinion. It is a very sketchy term, and it is very hard to define it. In many academic institutions, at least in the US, 5-paragraph essays are required, but shorter, e.g. 2-paragraph, essays are common, too. They just have a slightly different structure. For example, the thesis statement would be one of the first three sentences, and it could also function as a hook. There is also no place for "padding", and the supporting evidence must be brief and on point.


I would personally use the word, "response" here, but "essay" is not very jarring to my ears in this context.
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agree Tony M
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agree Anastasia Andriani
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agree David Hollywood : absolutely
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agree Arabic & More
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agree Bokani Hart
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agree Aida Bakhshizadeh
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agree EirTranslations
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agree Sarah Lewis-Morgan : In my first year at university we had to write essays of different lengths - from 50 words upwards. So yes, this is a legitimate essay.
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Definitely. Thank you, Sarah.
agree Liane Lazoski
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agree Agustina Britos
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agree Sajad Neisi
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agree Yvonne Gallagher : Like you I'd use "response" here and wouldn't use "essay" for such a short piece of writing nor designate "2 paragraphs" but OK I guess
1 day 11 hrs
Thank you, Yvonne. I'm glad that we are on the same page.
agree Sam Mosi
2 days 15 hrs
Thank you, Sam.
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two-paragraph essay

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essay

An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Two paragraphs seems short but ok.

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Note added at 1 hr (2020-10-21 03:30:41 GMT)
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Essay definition, a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative.
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