Mrunal Shethiya

  What is 'EXPANSION OF AN IDEA'? 'Expansion of an idea' is a short composition. You are expected to take the idea embodied in a proverb, an -epigram, a quotation, a saying, a slogan, an idiom or a thought-provoking question and elaborate on it. In an essay you are expected to write about all aspects of the topic that is given to you. In 'Expansion of an idea, you are expected only to explain what the idea is with the help of a short discussion and illustrations. Here you are expected to write down your thoughts in about 100 to 150 words. You may or may not be given a few points to help you along. Like an essay, 'Expansion of an idea' should have a proper beginning and an ending. The ideas should flow, one into the other. You may write down your thoughts in Just one paragraph or in two or at the most three. Do not attempt too many paragraphs. Do not begin your composition by saying, ‘The given proverb means that....’. Let the meaning come through you...