So in the spirit of doing something a bit lighter, today I have a fun quiz for readers to take. The quiz seeks to determine what type of essay are you. It asks you to answer ten questions according to your traits and your personality will be matched to a type of essay. Enjoy!
What Type of Essay Are You?
Find out which essay style best matches your personality.
1. How do you usually express yourself?
a) Through personal stories and experiences
b) With facts and clear explanations
c) By debating and challenging opinions
d) With vivid descriptions and sensory details
e) By comparing different sides of a topic
2. In a conversation, you’re most likely to:
a) Share something that happened to you
b) Break down complex ideas so others understand
c) Play devil’s advocate
d) Paint a picture with your words
e) Weigh pros and cons
3. What’s your go-to writing vibe?
a) Creative and emotional
b) Logical and structured
c) Persuasive and passionate
d) Detailed and poetic
e) Balanced and fair
4. If your friend asked for advice, you’d:
a) Tell a story from your life
b) Explain the situation thoroughly
c) Argue for the best course of action
d) Help them imagine every possibility
e) List the options and compare them
5. Which phrase resonates with you most?
a) “Let me tell you what happened…”
b) “Let me explain this to you.”
c) “Here’s why I believe this is right.”
d) “Imagine this…”
e) “Let’s look at both sides.”
6. Your favorite school subject was:
a) Literature
b) Science
c) Social Studies
d) Art
e) Philosophy
7. When writing, your biggest strength is:
a) Connecting with emotions
b) Clarity and organization
c) Convincing others
d) Making people see and feel
e) Exploring multiple perspectives
8. You approach problems by:
a) Reflecting on past experiences
b) Researching and analyzing
c) Arguing for a position
d) Observing all the details
e) Looking at all angles
9. Your ideal weekend would involve:
a) Journaling or blogging
b) Watching documentaries or reading
c) Debating in a discussion group
d) Visiting a museum or nature walk
e) Comparing restaurants or movies
10. What’s your communication superpower?
a) Storytelling
b) Teaching
c) Persuasion
d) Imagery
e) Balance
Results Key:
Mostly A’s: Narrative Essay
You’re a natural storyteller. You connect with others through emotion and personal experience.
Mostly B’s: Expository Essay
You’re an explainer. You break things down and love making sense of the world.
Mostly C’s: Argumentative Essay
You thrive on persuasion. You’ve got strong opinions and the logic to back them up.
Mostly D’s: Descriptive Essay
You’re all about the feels. Your words bring sights, smells, and textures to life.
Mostly E’s: Compare-and-Contrast Essay
You’re the analyzer. You see both sides and help others weigh their choices.
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