Question

Write an informative essay explaining the different kinds of sacrifices people make, the value in making sacrifices, and how to determine when to make a sacrifice.
What is the topic of the essay?

a) criticizing types of sacrifice
b) debating when to sacrifice
c) exploring ideas about sacrifice

What is the purpose of the essay?

a) to entertain by telling a story about a sacrifice
b) to inform the reader about sacrifices
c) to argue that people should make more sacrifices

Answer 1

Answer:

What is the topic of the essay?

c) exploring ideas about sacrifice

What is the purpose of the essay?

b) to inform the reader about sacrifices

Explanation: I wasn't sure if we were supposed to actually write the essay or not, if we was, please let me know.

Answer 2

Answer:

The topic of the essay is c) exploring ideas about sacrifice

The purpose of the essay is b) to inform the reader about sacrifices

Explanation:

• Exploring ideas about sacrifice - Let me give you a clue: right at the beginning, the first instruction for the essay says 'Write an informative essay explaining'... Informative essays are written with the purpose of educating the reader, which means debate or criticism would not comply with its  main purpose. Remember there exist different kinds of essay, which follow very specific guidelines. Just doublecheck the instructions at the beginning, and you will get a clearer idea on what it would be more suitable to write down, besides considering the characteristics of that specific essay.
• Inform the reader about sacrifices - Once again: if the main purpose of this essay is to inform or educate the audience, then entertainment or arguments would be two non-required features for an informative one (it is undeniable that debates, arguments, crticism or entertainment essays might sound 'more interesting' than informative, but always remember, informative is not a synonym of boring !)

As a tip, just find reliable sources to support your essay, then add some 'spicy' elements - which can be the way  you explain the information (words, terms and vocabulary), choosing a good pace to narrate the information you need to present, even graphs, icons, pictures, etc. (if you are allowed to, sometimes text is the only accepted feature), and eventually, keep in mind you must balance the 'sobriety' in the info you present with creative examples. I am sure you will do great!