097. Writing an Essay

discursive

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deviating from a subject in a disorganized manner

essay

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a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

What is an "essay"?

An essay is a short piece of writing that explores a specific topic or argument. It presents a writer's thoughts, analysis, or perspective on the subject, often structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essays aim to inform, persuade, or entertain, and they can vary in style and purpose, including analytical, descriptive, argumentative, or reflective types. The goal of an essay is to clearly communicate ideas and support them with evidence or reasoning.

point of view

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/pˈɔɪnt ʌv vjˈuː/

a person's perspective or opinion on a particular matter

argument

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a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

side

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one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

for

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used to indicate being in favor of or endorsing someone or something

against

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used to indicate acting as a defense in the face of a negative force or outcome

in addition

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used to introduce further information

however

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used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

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conjunctive adverb

advantage

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a benefit or gain resulting from something

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to compare

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to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

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to contrast

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to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

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the past

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the time that has passed

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nowadays

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at the present era, as opposed to the past

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adverb of time

effect

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a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

obesity

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the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

What is "obesity"?

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by an excessive buildup of body fat, which can negatively impact health. It is commonly measured using the body mass index (BMI), where a BMI of 30 or higher is classified as obese. Causes of obesity include a combination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and certain medical conditions. Obesity increases the risk of various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Managing obesity typically involves lifestyle changes like adopting a healthier diet, increasing physical activity, and sometimes medical treatments or surgery.

result

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the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

consequently

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used to indicate the outcome that occurs due to a specific cause or event

in general

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in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions

specifically

in contrast to

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/ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst tuː/

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showing a difference when compared to something else

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