Types of Writing

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8th Grade
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1.
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What is a poem that is 14 lines long using iambic pentameter called?
Back
Sonnet
2.
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What type of writing involves telling the story of one's own life?
Back
Autobiography (Non-fiction)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of poetry is characterized by emotional content and is often song-like?
Back
Ballad
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of writing explains a topic or provides information, such as an article on shopping tips?
Back
Expository writing
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What genre of writing uses imagination to create unreal worlds, often featuring elements like monsters and dragons?
Back
Fantasy
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?
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To tell a story or recount events.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of writing is intended to persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint?
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Persuasive writing
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