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Successful Writing Reaction Essays in Response to Something
Reaction essays are written in response to some books, articles, items of news, TV programs, events, new gadgets. Actually, you can respond to almost everything in the world. Reaction essays involve your personal feelings. No wonder, they are subjective. Only your opinion counts. Let us consider the points, which reaction essays contain.
- In fact, reaction essays are written according to two schemes: you take positive attitude towards this subject matter or take a negative one. The third position when you are not sure can also be reflected in your reaction essay, but avoid it if possible.
- Reaction essay, like other types of essays, begins with introduction. Here you explain the subject matter of your paper and give information about it. If it is a book, name the author, title, publication year. If it is an item of news, write what has happened. If it is a TV program, tell about its target audience. Then state your view point (if you agree or not) and a thesis of your reaction essay. Usually, it will be the main argument of your attitude towards the subject matter.
- Body of reaction essay is the most extensive part, because it briefly summarizes the subject matter and includes a detailed description of arguments. These arguments are called to support your view point, e.g. this earthquake caused a terrible catastrophe, because it destroyed, devastated, killed, left homeless etc. Or the article under consideration left with favorable impression, because it is informative and captivating. Arguments will show how you can evaluate the subject matter of reaction essay and what aspects influence your impression and attitude.
- Reaction essay is a rare example of research paper, when you can write in the first person and use formulations I believe, I think, I suppose, To my mind, In my opinion. Note that you will not be judged for your opinion, because it is a matter of freedom of thought. Your reaction essay should contain a system of supporting arguments, which will be evaluated. Make your view point sound grounded.

