Different Types of Writing

Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of writing?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Figurative

• Opinion

Which of these is an example of narrative writing?

• Autobiography

• Recipe

• News article

• Five-paragraph essay

Of these examples, where would you be most likely to find narrative writing?

• In a newspaper editorial about a presidential election

• In a science-fiction story set on another planet

• In the instruction manual for a stationary bike

• In a Wikipedia article about mammals

Which sentence uses figurative language?

• The girl is five feet tall.

• The girl is as tall as a tree.

• The girl is taller than her brother.

• The girl is very tall.

Which of these sentences is an example of informational writing?

• The car was a nauseating mix of purple or green.

• This car is a great deal; it's 20 percent off!

• Tim's mother peeled out and drove the car down the street at 50 miles per hour.

• To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for one mile.

What is the main purpose of argumentation?

• To sway readers to your viewpoint

• To share a story or experience

• To pick a fight with readers

• To deliver information

What is one essential element of opinion writing?

• Evidence-based arguments

• Figurative language

• A plot pyramid

• Vivid detail

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? “To solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation.”

• Narrative

• Argumentation

• Opinion

• Informational

Which type of writing is featured on this poster?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Opinion

• Explanatory

Which of these genres is most likely to contain more than one type of writing?

• Comic book

• Lab report

• Personal blog

• Exam instructions