A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall

A paper about the horrible treatment of the people in Darfur

The cover story in the morning newspaper

The goal of this type of _____ writing is to explain an idea or concept while incorporating details for support.

You have written an article on "How To Find the

Best Deals While Shopping Online." What type of

writing is it?

You want to publish your writing in a scientific journal. What would be the best combination of writing types to use?

Identify the writing types in the following statement:

" When I arrived at the local lake, I could not believe my eyes. The air, unlike that of the city's, was clean and smelled of pine. The lake water was clear as glass and I could even see the little fishes that dwelled within. It was a magnificent sight to say the least. I would recommend visiting, if you wish to get away from the fumes and smog of the city."