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Modes of Writing

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of writing describes a person, place, thing or experience with details so that the reader can imagine it.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

2.

This type of writing is used to give instructions or to explain a process with details.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

3.

This type of writing tells a story or experience to the reader.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

4.

This type of writing is done to convince the reader of a point of view or an idea.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

5.

A letter to the school director asking him to change the school uniform and explaining the reasons for this needed change.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

6.

The book series called "Diary of a Wimpy Kid".

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

7.

A recipe explaining the steps to make a birthday cake.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

8.

A newspaper article attempting to convince readers to visit a new museum.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

9.

A doctor's instructions explaining the steps you should take to care for a wound.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

10.

The poem "Ode to Pablo's Tennis Shoes" by author Gary Soto.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

11.

An article explaining the importance of taking vitamins.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

12.

An essay explaining why the instrument you play is the best one that exists and why other students should pick it.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

13.

The story "The Song of Coqui" by author Marisa Montes.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

14.

A letter to your parents explaining why you deserve a new phone for your birthday.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

15.

The instructions to enroll students in the public school system.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

16.

An article explaining the benefits of recycling.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

17.

The memoir "Eleven" in which Sandra Cisneros describes an experience she had in school with a teacher when she was eleven years old.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE AND DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

18.

The short story "La Bamba" by author Gary Soto.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

19.

The instructions of the process you need to follow to make slime.

a)

DESCRITPIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

20.

An ad for a new pizza restaurant with a coupon for a free pizza.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

21.

The Harry Potter book series.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

22.

A positive review of the movie "Avatar 2" from director James Cameron.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

23.

A book about the life of Roberto Clemente.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

24.

A newspaper article explaining the importance of preserving Old San Juan's historical sites.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING

25.

The short story "Gonzalo" by Paul Fleischman.

a)

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

b)

EXPOSITORY WRITING

c)

NARRATIVE WRITING

d)

PERSUASIVE WRITING