This document discusses different types of personal writing and the structure of essays. It defines a vignette as a short, descriptive sketch that reveals elements about a character or scene without a plot. A personal essay is a piece of writing from the author's perspective that includes examples from their life to support the main ideas on a given topic. The document outlines the typical parts of an essay, including the introduction that sets the tone and thesis, body paragraphs that develop the main point, and conclusion that restates the main idea and offers parting thoughts.