Writing Genres

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What is the ending of a piece of writing called?

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Conclusion

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Who are the readers of an article or essay?

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Audience

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What type of writing entertains with a problem, rising action, and an ending?

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Narrative (story)

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What type of writing is meant to inform the reader?

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Informational

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What do we call the reason for writing something?

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Author's purpose

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What is a narrative?

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A story that includes characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What is an example of informational writing?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point or message the author wants to convey.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story.