Writing Style

Check all of the options that can be used to hook a reader.

• a summary statement

• a story

• a question

• a quote

What is important about descriptive writing?

• comparing and contrasting

• giving clear directions

• showing and not telling using the senses

• adding a lot of facts

When revising, what is important to cut out?

• Too many commas

• The thesis statement

• Extra unnecessary words

• compound sentences

What type of words help connect paragraphs and sentences?

• transitions

• participles

• interjections

• summary

What is important to include when trying to persuade a reader regarding a certain position?

• specific examples

• directions

• rules to follow

• descriptive language

Identify this example:Imagine relaxing in a hammock off of the beach. You feel the sand beneath your toes as you decide to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. The sun is warm, the water is cool, and the breeze is just right. Where can you experience this? Only in Florida. Plan your trip today!

• narrative

• expository

• sensory

• informative

What writing style is the following? You know that book I wrote? Well, the publishing company rejected it. They thought it was awful. But hey, I did the best I could, and I think it was great. I’m not gonna redo it the way they said I should.

• persuasive

• informal

• informative

• formal

Which answer is part of "Formal Writing Style"?

• May use humor or more casual tone

• Avoids using abbreviations

• Word choice may be vague or unclear

• Freely uses contractions and slang

What kind of writing style is the following? The lunch served in the cafeteria today was not appetizing. The food was over cooked, smelled terrible, and tasted awful. Instead of serving students substandard food, the school should look into bringing in food from a caterer or local restaurant if at all possible.

• informal

• Formal

• Argumentative

• Informational

In formal writing, you should avoid using contractions.

• True

• False