Writing Styles

What is an example of expository writing?

• A poem about nature

• A journal article explaining photosynthesis

• A story about a puppy

• A speech about climate change

What is a key characteristic of argumentative writing?

• It focuses on personal stories

• It describes sensory details

• It uses emotional appeals

• It presents multiple viewpoints

What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?

• To provide factual information

• To tell a story

• To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

• To argue a point

What is a common feature of narrative writing?

• It aims to inform the audience

• It presents statistical data

• It includes a plot and characters

• It focuses on persuasive techniques

You should write your summary

• in your own words with complete sentences.

• in a secret language that you make up.

• in one draft without revising.

• in fragments without punctuation.

Can you identify the purpose of expository writing?

• To influence an action or thought.

• To explain, inform, provide information, or describe.

• To tell a story, real or imaginative.

• To describe through using important details.

Can you identify the purpose of narrative writing?

• To explain, inform, provide information, or describe.

• To describe through using important details.

• To influence an action or thought.

• To tell a story, real or imaginative.

Can you identify the purpose of descriptive writing?

• To influence an action or thought.

• To tell a story, real or imaginative.

• To explain, inform, provide information, or describe.

• To describe through using important details.

Can you identify the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To influence an action or thought.

• To tell a story, real or imaginative.

• To describe through using important details.

• To explain, inform, provide, information, or describe.

Identify this example: On April 14th, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the fact that there were only 20 lifeboats on the entire ship with over 2,000 people aboard, approximately 1,500 lives were lost.

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Expository