The Assignment Your purpose in this essay is mainly to inform your readers about a topic. Thus, your language choice will probably be fairly neutral. Clear explanations are the goal, but the essay need not be dull. Strive for lively word choice and an entertaining introduction. Option #1: Write about something you feel qualified to give advice about. For example, how to buy a house or car, how to survive a break-up, how to care for an iguana, how to build a tree house, how to host a party, etc. Option #2: Explain a topic that you have a great deal of knowledge about to an audience uninformed on the matter. Think about skills you have acquired or concepts you have mastered on the job, at school, or through a hobby or leisure activity. For example, the secrets of t-shirt printing, the characteristics of Renaissance painting, horseback riding skills, cake-decorating techniques, the perfect curveball. ***Remember that you will need to provide and underline the THESIS or main point of your essay. For an essay like this, your main point will probably be fairly simple and neutral, since your job is simply to inform rather than to take a stand. For instance, More and more people today are getting involved in martial arts. People who are enthusiastic about wrestling share many character. Building a tree house takes time, patience, and creativity.