Narrative, Informational, or Argumentative? Part 2

What mode of writing asks you to write something with a clear plot, characters, and setting.

• informational

• argumentative

• narrative

• descriptive

All of these should be in the body/paragraph of information/argumentative essays EXCEPT:

• explanations

• quotations

• thesis

• topic sentences

Informational writing is found in all of the following EXCEPT:

• Instructions

• Newspapers

• Magazines

• Novels

What types of transition words/phrases would you most likely read in a narrative?

• First and foremost....; For this reason...; Of course....

• First......;Second.......;Then.....; Finally....

• In other words.....; Therefore.....; In conclusion....

• For instance.....; For example......; Clearly....

What is the most important part of an argumentative essay?

• Having at least 3 body paragraphs

• A strong, logical conclusion.

• An interesting hook for the reader.

• A clear, debatable thesis/claim

Which of the following is not an important part of a narrative?

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Claim

• Conflict

Which type of writing is it acceptable to use the word "i"?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Informative

This image most likely demonstrates which type of text?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Expository

• Argumentative

Which types of pronouns should you use in informational and argumentative writing? (formal writing)

• First Person (I me, we, us)

• Second Person (you, your)

• Third Person (he, she, they , it)

• None of the above

What is a rebuttal?

• An insulting statement about the opposing argument.

• A restatement of your thesis statement.

• An element to avoid having in an argumentative essay

• A reason the opposing argument is not correct or preferred.