Types of Writing Explained

What is persuasive writing?

• Persuasive writing is a type of technical writing.
• Persuasive writing is a form of poetry.
• Persuasive writing is solely for academic essays.
• Persuasive writing is a type of writing intended to convince the reader of a particular opinion or action.

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What is narrative writing?

• Narrative writing is a type of poetry that focuses on rhyme and meter.
• Narrative writing is a technical writing style used for manuals and instructions.
• Narrative writing is a form of academic writing that presents research findings.
• Narrative writing is a storytelling technique that presents a sequence of events or experiences.

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What is descriptive writing?

• Descriptive writing is a literary technique that uses detailed descriptions to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
• Descriptive writing is a type of poetry that focuses on rhythm.
• Descriptive writing is primarily concerned with dialogue and character development.
• Descriptive writing is a form of writing that summarizes events in a story.

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What is expository writing?

• Expository writing is a form of writing that only expresses personal opinions.
• Expository writing is a type of poetry that uses metaphors.
• Expository writing is primarily used for fictional storytelling.
• Expository writing is a form of writing that explains, informs, or describes a subject.

What type of writing do you like? Explain why.

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Which type of writing is an effective way to change people's minds about a topic?

• Narrative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Descriptive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

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You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to ...

• inform them.
• persuade them. 
• entertain them. 
• describe it to them. 

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If you are trying to persuade someone, you are making an _______________ for / against something.

• Assessment

• Argument

• Augmentation

• Aragram