To identify the type of essay, we need to know:
* The essay's content: What is the essay about? Is it a critical analysis of Barbie's impact on children? A sociological study of gender roles? A personal reflection on growing up with Barbie dolls?
* The essay's purpose: What is Cox trying to achieve with his essay? Is he trying to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader?
* The essay's structure: Does it follow a traditional essay structure (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion)? Or does it have a different structure, such as a narrative or a compare-and-contrast?
Possible essay types include:
* Expository: Explaining or informing about a topic (e.g., the history of Barbie dolls, the role of Barbie in popular culture).
* Persuasive: Trying to convince the reader of a particular point of view (e.g., arguing that Barbie dolls have a negative impact on children's self-esteem).
* Analytical: Examining a topic in detail, often through a critical lens (e.g., analyzing the portrayal of gender roles in Barbie's marketing).
* Narrative: Telling a story about a personal experience related to Barbie (e.g., a childhood memory of playing with Barbie dolls).
* Descriptive: Providing vivid descriptions of Barbie dolls and their playmates, perhaps through sensory details.
To determine the essay type, you need to read the essay itself and consider its content, purpose, and structure.