Styles of Writing

Three Styles of Writing

By Christia Ouellette

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing would you choose for directions on how to put a Lego set together?

• sensory

• narrative

• informative/ expository

• argumentative/ persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing would you choose for a biography on Kanye West?

• sensory

• narrative

• informative/ expository

• argumentative /persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing would you choose for an article about what video game console to buy?

• sensory

• narrative

• informative/ expository

• argumentative /persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing would you choose for an article about how to save the most money on a Disney vacation?

• sensory

• narrative

• informative/ expository

• argumentative/ persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing would you choose for an article about the best baseball stadium hot dog?

• sensory

• narrative

• informative/ expository

• argumentative/ persuasive

Multiple Choice

What is important about descriptive writing?

• comparing and contrasting

• giving clear directions

• showing and not telling using the senses

• adding a lot of facts

Multiple Choice

When summarizing an essay, do NOT do the following:

• summarize what the audience has read

• include new information

• restate the thesis in new words

• summarize why the information is important

Multiple Choice

What type of words help connect paragraphs and sentences?

• transitions

• participles

• interjections

• summary

Multiple Choice

What is important to include when trying to persuade a reader regarding a certain position?

• specific examples

• directions

• rules to follow

• descriptive language

Multiple Choice

Identify this example:Imagine relaxing in a hammock off of the beach. You feel the sand beneath your toes as you decide to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. The sun is warm, the water is cool, and the breeze is just right. Where can you experience this? Only in Florida. Plan your trip today!

• narrative

• expository

• sensory

• informative

Multiple Choice

Identify this example: As the Titanic was prepared to leave from Ireland, thousands of people attended the send-off. As is tradition, a champagne bottle is broken on the bow of the ship to signify good luck and safe travels. As the audience watched expectedly from afar as the bottle was in motion, it did not break against the ship.

• narrative

• expository

• sensory

• informative