Essay, Poetry, Prose, Drama, and Film in Literature
This lesson covers four important topics of Literature: Essay, Poetry, Prose, Drama, and Film. Essay is a form of writing that can be literary-based or scientific-based, serving different purposes. Like any other form of writing, it has distinct characteristics. For example, when writing a letter to a friend, it could be considered a form of an essay. Even college entrance essays, newspaper columns, and literary essays share commonalities. An essay typically consists of three parts: an introduction, the body with several paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essay Definition Essay is a form of writing, relatively short, and can be literary or non-literary. The term was first used by French writer Michel de Montaigne, originating from the French word "essayer," meaning "to try" or "to attempt" to write. Essays are collections of ideas, often literary, or a single idea supported by facts. They have evolved from personal stories to detailed tools for expressing feelings,…