College students argue that, a descriptive reader paints a picture in the reader’s mind along with effects putting he or she in the moment. Writing effects different types of essays. There are two major types of essays, narrative and descriptive. While the two might be appropriate in academic writing, one is arguably effective than the other. Narrative essays tell a story from personal experiences. Most of the time “I” is used frequently throughout the essay. It is usually written in the first person. While it may seem convincing, narrative essay communicates in depth messages to the reader. Grasping the attention of a reader requires the narrator to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Descriptive essay is the most effective writing. It not only gives the reader a broader perception of the message but also, helps in expanding the mind of the reader. An effective writer has the ability to paint a communicating picture in the reader’s mind, almost like the reader plays a part in the essay.
Narrative and descriptive essays have an identical purpose, communicating to the reader. While they may seem to be identical, there are several things that distinguish the two. For instance, narrative style is usually based on a personal experience and uses the first person tense. In academic learning, the use of first person is not used often and this makes narrative essay less effective. In addition, it communicates shallow message to the reader and is not really to the point. For instance, in the essay “Homeless” the author uses first person tense throughout the essay. This is a good example of narrative essay. Although the reader can barely understand why the reader wants a wife and why they chose to go to school, the essay does not communicate effectively. In my opinion, an effective writer does not allow the reader to have strong opinions about their work. Narrative essay is definitely less effective than descriptive essay. It narrows down every...