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Worksheets4 Types of Writing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).
Descriptive
Persuasive
Expository
Narrative
Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).
Expository
Narrative
Descriptive
Persuasive
States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).
Descriptive
Expository
Narrative
Persuasive
Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).
Descriptive
Narrative
Persuasive
Expository
What is this persuasive sentence missing?
"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."
Reasons why
Attempt to influence
Writer's opinion
Topic
Non-fiction means fake
True
False
Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?
"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."
Touch
Smell
Sight
Sound
Taste
Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?
NO! FACTS ONLY!
YES! AS LONG AS THEY BACK IT UP WITH FACTS!
What is wrong with this expository sentence?
"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."
The writer does not say good things about Westbury
Includes the writer's opinion
It doesn't tell the exact number of students at Westbury
Nothing. It's just fine.
True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?
True
False
