Writing: Narrative, Persuasive, or Expository?

What type of writing tells a story?

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

What does expository writing do?

• Tell a story

• Convince people to agree

• Give information without opinion

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To entertain

• To express opinions

What is an important part of expository writing?

• information & facts

• a beginning, middle, & end

• opinion & reasons

What kind of writing would you use to answer the following prompt?

PROMPT: "Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why."

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Narrative

What kind of writing would you use to answer the following prompt?

PROMPT: "Describe the funniest thing that ever happened to you."

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Expository

Writing that explains or informs is called?

• Narrative Writing
• Persuasive Writing
• Argumentative Writing
• Expository Writing

What kind of writing is probably in this article about penguins?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive

What kind of writing is probably in this book about horses?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive