Mode of Writing

This type of writing explains things.

• argumentative

• Narrative

• persuasive

• Informational

This type of writing tries to convince the reader to think about something in a new way and to take action.

• informational

• argumentative

• descriptive

• narrative

This type of writing tells a story.

• informational

• narrative

• argumentative

• descriptive

This type of writing uses the five senses to give specific details to the reader.

• narrative

• informational

• argumentative

• persuasive

You have written an article on "How to Find the Best Deals While Shopping Online." What type of writing is this?

• informational

• argumentative

• narrative

• descriptive

You wake up one morning and are feeling blue. You write a poem to convey your sense of glumness. What type of writing is this?

• narrative

• argumentative

• creative

• informational

You have finally finished writing the great AMerican novel. What type of writing is it?

• informational

• narrative

• descriptive

• argumentative

You read a news story on the front page of the newspaper about an earthquake in another country. It gives the facts about the tragedy. What type of writing is it?

• narrative

• persuasive

• descriptive

• informational

You read an article in the paper about some questionable practices in your company. You disagree and write a letter to the editor of the paper with your viewpoint. What type of writing is it?

• informational

• argumentative

• narrative

• creative

You have lived an interesting life so you write your autobiography. WHat type of writing is it?

• expository
• descriptive
• narrative
• persuasive