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Writing Types

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What are the steps to identify a writing type? 1. Author's purpose 2. Audience 3. Make sure tone, style, and organization align with the purpose and audience
What is tone? reflects the writer's attitude toward the topic and audience
What is style? includes sentence structure, word choice, and voice
What is organization? refers to how ideas are arranged—chronologically, logically, or by importance.
What is the purpose (2) of the Narrative / Descriptive type? Tells a story Describes a specific person, place, event, or idea
What are elements (3) of the Narrative / Descriptive type? Sensory details Figurative language Dialogue
What are sub-genres (4) of the Narrative / Descriptive type? Stories Vignettes Memoirs Poems
What is the tone (3) of the Narrative / Descriptive type? Reflective, emotional, vivid
What is the style (2) of the Narrative / Descriptive type? Descriptive language, varied sentence structure
What is the organization (2) of the Narrative / Descriptive? Chronological sequence or story arc
What is the purpose (2) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Argues a point of view Attempts to convince the audience
What are the elements (4) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Claims Supporting evidence Counterclaims Persuasive language
What are the sub-genres (4) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Speeches Reviews Advertisements Persuasive Essays
What is the tone (3) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Confident, assertive, purposeful
What is the style (3) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Clear transitions, persuasive voice, precise wording
What is the organization (2) of the Persuasive / Argumentative type? Claims supported by evidence, logical progression
What is the purpose (1) of the Informative / Expository type? Explains or describes a topic clearly and factually
What are the elements (4) of the Informative / Expository type? Objective tone Facts and data Topic sentences Supporting details
What are the sub-genres (4) of the Informative / Expository type? Informational Text How-to Guides Reports Textbooks
What is the tone (3) of the Informative / Expository type? Neutral, objective, factual
What is the style (2) of the Informative / Expository type? Clear, concise language; academic tone
What is the organization (1) of the Informative / Expository type? Logical structure suited to the topic
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