Types of Academic Writing Quiz

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To convince the reader

• To explain or inform

• To create a vivid picture

• To tell a story or describe an event

Which type of writing is characterized by using facts, statistics, and examples to support a thesis statement?

• Persuasive writing

• Expository writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

What is an example of narrative writing?

• Research papers

• Memoirs

• Journal entries

• Poetry

Which type of writing is used to convince the reader to take a particular action or adopt a particular point of view?

• Narrative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Expository writing

• Descriptive writing

What is an example of persuasive writing?

• Advertisements

• Personal essays

• Travel writing

• Short stories

What is the main characteristic of descriptive writing?

• Using emotional appeals

• Using sensory details

• Using logical arguments

• Using dialogue

Which type of writing is used to create a vivid picture of a person, place, or thing?

• Persuasive writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

• Expository writing

What is an example of descriptive writing?

• My favorite place by Jane

• The day I lost my wallet by John Smith

• The benefits of exercise by Sarah Johnson

• Why recycling is important by Tom Lee

What is the main characteristic of expository writing?

• Using figurative language

• Using emotional appeals

• Using sensory details

• Using facts and statistics

Which type of writing is used to explain or inform?

• Narrative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Expository writing

• Persuasive writing