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Overall, the main difference between an essay and a short story is their purpose and structure. Essays are more focused on conveying information or making an argument, while short stories are more focused on telling a story and evoking emotions in the reader. | Overall, the main difference between an essay and a short story is their purpose and structure. Essays are more focused on conveying information or making an argument, while short stories are more focused on telling a story and evoking emotions in the reader. | ||
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There are many famous essays that can serve as models or inspirations for your own writing. Indeed, perhaps the best way to become a strong writer is to be a strong reader. Here are a few examples: | There are many famous essays that can serve as models or inspirations for your own writing. Indeed, perhaps the best way to become a strong writer is to be a strong reader. Here are a few examples: | ||
* “[[w:Self-Reliance|Self-Reliance]]” by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This essay encourages readers to rely on their own intuition and beliefs rather than following the crowd. | * “[[w:Self-Reliance|Self-Reliance]]” by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This essay encourages readers to rely on their own intuition and beliefs rather than following the crowd. | ||