DEFINITION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EXEMPLICATION
An exemplification essay makes use of clear examples to show or explain a point. An exemplification essay puts forward an idea clearly by giving relevant, clear and specific examples. The examples should be sufficient to explain the main ideas that you are discussing. The key to writing a successful exemplification essay lies in the examples that you give. Pay particular attention to the examples as they are the most important supporting details to exemplify your thesis statement and topic sentences.
MODEL OF EXEMPLIFICATION ESSAY
Read the sample of an exemplification essay below.
Title: Improving my English
(1) If there is something I like to improve all the time, it is my English.
(2) I am able to use it for basic communication purposes, but I want to understand English better. (3) I want to write and speak more effectively. (4) I keep trying to improve my English in three ways. (5) I try to talk in English, read English dailies and watch English movies.
