Expository: Going Hybrid
Writing Practice
Hybrid essay questions need you to meet a mix of requirements. Sometimes, expository essays need a personal angle to fully satisfy the question. Let’s see what hybrid requirements are needed for a personal expository.
Expository
An expository essay addresses the question prompt by drawing examples from the world around.
Personal Expository
A personal expository requires you to write an expository while drawing from examples in your personal life.
Holidays are the best days. Discuss
Expository- [P] Some holidays end up as stressful as other days.
- [E] While holidays are a time to rest and relax, it is not uncommon that people end up having too many activities.
- [E] According to a 2015 Healthline survey, 44% of people reported feeling stressed during the holidays. As people feel the need to meet social demands, people end up tired and unable to enjoy holidays.
- [L] As such, holidays may not be any more restful than other days.
Holidays are the best days. Is this true for you? Personal Expository
- [P] Some holidays end up as stressful as other days for me.
- [E] While holidays are a time to rest and relax, sometimes I do not get the chance to unwind and recuperate.
- [E] Whenever we travel, my family insists on visiting all the famous sites. We rush from place to place with one eye on the scenery and another on our watches to ensure that we do not miss the next attraction.
- [L] Hence, for me, the holidays end up more stressful than non-holiday days where I at least have quiet mornings to myself.
