Modes of Writing

What are the three modes of writing?

• position, personal story, informative

• argument, position, literary analysis

• narrative, informative, argument

• informative, personal story, literary analysis

What is the difference between an argument and informative essay?

• An argument is to prove a claim or opinion, and an informative is to explain a topic.

• An argument has 3 paragraphs, and an informative only has 2.

• An argument has a thesis and an informative does not.

• An argument puts the claim in the hook and an informative does not.

One common element between expository and argumentative writings are that both include

• Include facts to support their topic

• Introduce conflict and resolve the conflict

• Tell a story, whether true or made-up

• Sequence of events as the only organization structure

• All of the above are correct

The only mode of writing used to tell a story is

• narrative

• expository

• argumentative

What is the purpose of an argumentative style writing?

• To tell a story

• To inform reader about or explain a topic

• To change another’s view on arguable topic

• To defend a position on arguable topic

• C and D are both correct

An important element to all argumentative writings, is

• Focusing on compare and contrast

• Including sequence of events to tell a story

• Stating a claim for or against topic

• Description or definition of the topic

• None of the above are correct

Expository writing's purpose is to

• tell a story

• inform or explain a topic

• defend a position

• change a reader's mind on a topic

What are the three modes of writing?

• Narrative, Comparison, Story

• Informational, Opinion, Narrative

• Informational, Opinion, Story

• Opinion, Narrative, Compare

Which mode of writing is primarily used to tell a story?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Descriptive

What is the main purpose of expository writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or explain a topic

• To argue a point

• To describe a scene