Definitions for "Personal essay"
a narrative that focuses on a central idea about the writer or the writer's life and is supported by a variety of incidents from the writer's life
a narrative that emphasizes a personal, subjective view
a short composition that deals with a subject drawn directly from the writers life
a story that has happened to you or that you know about firsthand
a true story in which you disclose your thoughts and feelings about events in your life
Keywords:  truth, sells
a truth that sells
Keywords:  writing, assignment, required
a required writing assignment