When I first entered high school, I thought that essays were used to summarize, argue, or explain. It seemed an unwelcome task to complete a futile essay. However, when I began writing in my first high school english class - freshman composition- I learned that an essay is meant to be an opportunity to explore and test novel ideas. The term essay comes from the Middle French word essai, which means a trial or attempt. As I continued taking writing classes throughout my high school experience, I understood that an essay is just that — a window for writers to attempt new techniques while also exploring fresh ideas about literature, policy, and the sorts. Luckily for me, I was the student of a teacher who encouraged creativity and originality
