Bend -

: In college application essays, writers may occasionally bend grammatical rules to add narrative value or creative flair, provided it doesn't sacrifice clarity.

: For students analyzing V.S. Naipaul's novel, common essay topics include exploring the relationship between characters and the land, and the symbolism of swarming insects.

In many U.S. elementary and middle school classrooms using the Units of Study curriculum, a "bend" is a multi-session segment of a larger writing unit.

: A personal essay published in Counterclock journal that follows a journey through the Bahamas, designed for audience interpretation .