What is the definition of English Composition?

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Composition or English Composition is the process and art of writing. It broadly refers to all kinds of writing including essays, reports, research papers, letters, stories, etc. 

The English Composition is broadly classified into four types, i.e. Narration, Description, Argumentation and Exposition.

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Yes, there are two exceptions or special cases in terms of narration in grammar. These are:

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Narration change means, it is the process of switching between direct and indirect narration. It involves changing the structure and words while reporting someone's speech. One needs to know the narration rules to make these changes correctly and for clear communication and conversation. 

The main rules in English grammar for Narration include:

  • Changing the verb tense in indirect i=narration (usually takin a step back)
  • Pronouns to be changed to match the context.
  • Adverbs of time and place change
  • Reporting verbs change according to the context. 

Narration, the technique used to tell a story or report something that some said, is crucial for accurately reporting conversations, stories, and information. Understanding narration helps improve clarity and precision in communication.

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Proper nouns are usually not used with articles. For example: I live in Delhi, He works at Google. However, exceptions apply in cases when the article is a part of the name.

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