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How is "visual" helpful?

Visual help people remember appearances easier; it shows, not tell...

For example: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/

Visual dictionary is a lot more interesting than dictionary filled with texts!!! Am I not right?

These can be useful...

These are some pictures I gather that can be applied onto visual essay.


Putting information as a speech is another way.
http://www.philmarden.com/
http://www.workbook.com/illustration/portfolios/all?featuredArtist=5046#page=1


Drawing with child-like writing on the side is another way to make the essay more exciting.
http://www.frankejames.com/debate/?p=909


Using words to create object, texture is a great way to write down an essay without making the essay looks boring.

What is Visual Essay?

Visual:

"relating to seeing"

-Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary-

Essay:

"a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course"
-Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary-


Visual Essay:

"an exploration of a topic that conveyes its ideas through visual elements as well as language"
-quizlet.com/155500/nonfiction-terms-flash-cards/-

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Anyhow,,,, in my opinion, visual essay is an essay that use shapes as an advantage. The shapes could be images, symbol, and other visual subjects.