Creative essays are often described as having both the elements of poetry and prose. In our essay packet 1, there are several examples of this. One example is the first segment of Halls of Fame by John D'Agata. In this section, there isn't a plot; there aren't characters. Instead, there are what seem to be stanzas; the section looks more like a poem than any kind of "essay".
On the other hand, Annie Dillard's Total Eclipse shows more characteristics of the prose side of creative essays. There are settings, characters, and plot. This essay also represents creative essays in that it seems to consist mainly of memories. Most creative essays are narrated versions of the author's childhood.
Both of these essays from our first packet show many of the characteristics of creative essays, including the poetry/prose ideas and the fact that they incorporate the authors' memories.
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