Talk:Essay

Semi-protected edit request on 9 January 2021

An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument — but the definition is vague, overlapping with those of a letter, a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story. Essays have traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal. Formal essays are characterized by "serious purpose, dignity, logical organization, length," whereas the informal essay is characterized by "the personal element (self-revelation, individual tastes and experiences, confidential manner), humor, graceful style, rambling structure, unconventionality or novelty of theme," etc.[1] 71.67.140.112 (talk) 22:34, 9 January 2021 (UTC)

It's not clear what specific edit(s) you are requesting. Please rephrase your request and post it again when you're ready. ElKevbo (talk) 23:45, 9 January 2021 (UTC)

The article seems to have maintained a steady neutral tone throughout its entirety. The page's writer establishes a clear, neutral stance on the construction of an essay and the varieties there are. The article's points are consistent with the article's topic. JJAlex22 (talk) 04:02, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 February 2023

s — Preceding unsigned comment added by 49.228.229.221 (talk) 15:08, 21 February 2023 (UTC)

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Broken link

Reference #16 link either is no longer valid or is not valid in EU 92.221.101.117 (talk) 09:14, 26 June 2025 (UTC)

Also in US. Since it's a US link, it's safe to say it's broken. 92.221.101.117 (talk) 08:15, 4 July 2025 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: English 211-830am

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 20 January 2026 and 7 May 2026. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Liyahbell (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Karms006 (talk) 04:25, 9 April 2026 (UTC)