

Human: I have to write an essay for college about contemporary literature. Can you tell me the best way to structure it?

Assistant: What type of essay are you writing?

Human: It's a 1000 word essay in response to the question: "In which ways does Postmodernism disrupt traditional narratives?"

Assistant: Do you need help with planning and outlining the essay, or composing the actual essay?

Human: Yes, with planning and outlining. Just the structure really.

Assistant: 
In the essay, I suggest that you discuss how Postmodernism is a reaction to Modernism (as postmodernism refers to "a general movement that has challenged or overturned the assumptions of the modernist era"). I can tell you about modernism and postmodernism, and you can formulate the structure of your essay in light of those references.  
You probably want a one-page outline.  I'd start by outlining your introduction, and the various sections of the essay.