Few people probably wondered what an essay was. Everyone knows that this is a story that needs to be written on a topic, usually predefined. In principle, the definition is correct, but it’s worth “digging deeper”.
Concept of composition
First of all, this is an expression by the author of his own feelings, emotions and thoughts. First of all, talking about what an essay is, the following nuance should be indicated : it should not be a dry story. This is not the main task. After all, the term "composition" itself came from the word "rite." And what does the "repair" formed from it mean? That's right - inventing, inventing and creating something new.
Based on this, it is possible to determine the main goal that the student should pursue while working on the task. It is important to write about something that no one has said before. Or express your thoughts in a unique way. In general, the essay should be something original, special, unusual. The composition should manifest the individuality of the author.
Genre Features
Speaking about what a composition is, I would also like to note the fact that it can be both literary and musical. The second definition is less familiar than the first, but you should know this. But music is not the last area of activity in which the word “composition” is found (that is, a vocal or instrumental work created by the composer). Still this term is often used in science. And do not be surprised. After all, it has already been said above that such an essay is the expression of one’s own opinion on a specific occasion. Or the one that developed as a result of a certain event. It can be watching a movie, reading a book, listening to the speech of a politician, etc.
It is worth noting one important nuance. Everyone can write an essay. However, in a competent way, to express your thoughts, while highlighting the main topic, and to make all this interesting, not everyone is given.
Elements of reasoning and analytics
The composition of the exam, which is written by schoolchildren in an exam in the Russian language, can be asked on any subject. But the topic is not the worst. Many are afraid of what this composition should be like. Discussion, description, essay answer, reasoning, etc. - the classification of written works is, in fact, large. Of course, when schoolchildren are just starting to learn, they are given freedom in terms of choosing a form and genre. But then they will have to find out what an essay-reasoning is.
This is an essay in which elements of analytics should be present. What is a reasoning essay? This is not just a statement of one’s thoughts on any occasion, let’s say: “I believe that stealing is bad, because the robber takes illegally what belongs to another person.” What's wrong? After all, in fact, there is reasoning here! But no. In the essay, the questions are not examined superficially, but deeply - this is another feature of this work. It is important to pay attention to trifles that seem, at first glance, inconspicuous, to details that may not be noticed by others. And most importantly - give in-depth analysis. Thought must have structure and meaning. It is important to keep this in mind.
Theme and idea
Well, now one question remains: "What is the theme of the essay?" There is one simple and clear answer to it. The theme of the essay is his main idea. Or the problem that needs to be considered, fully disclosed. The task of writing an essay can be compared with a study. Although, in fact, it is. The student is given a topic, for example, about relationships. And he must consider it from all sides, approach it from every angle. In other words, to act as an expert in this topic and convey the truth to the reader.
By the way, an essay is also a journalistic genre. And in this field of activity, one of the main tasks is to convince a person that the defended point of view is true, correct, and that it should be followed by everything else.
In general, the student faces a lot of tasks. However, one should not be scared, because in this matter the most important thing is to concentrate. No need to be distracted by other topics. At the time of writing, there should be no other thoughts in your head - they prevent you from not only concentrating, but also writing exactly what you want. So you have to be careful. And then it will turn out to state your thoughts exactly as they should look on paper.