TYPES OF WRITING

• Purpose - This determines the type of writing.
• Types of Writings:

  • Persuasive
  • Argumentative
  • Expository
  • Narrative
  • Descriptive
• Persuasive Writing - Uses logic, reasoning, and convincing evidence as the basis of writing.
• The purpose of persuasive writing is to:

  
  

  • Convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion.
  • Influence the reader's point of view
  • Motivate the reader to take action.
• Common persuasive writing techniques:

  • Repetition
  • Consistency
  • Inclusivity
• Repetition - Is a rethorical device that uses various strategies to repeat statements that readers might believe in his/her viewpoints.
• Consistency - Is a technique that contends or argues a point to push the claim of the writer.
• Inclusivity - The use of "we" in the text.
• Argumentative Writing - This is where the writer collects data or evidence that he/she will assess in order to make a stand.
• The purpose of Argumentative writing are:

  • Explains one's stand in a particular issue
  • Stimulate doubt in the reader's insight and beliefs in order to change their minds to side with the writer's viewpoints.
• Expository Writing - Exposes factual information.
• Expository writing - Calls for a writer to research, investigate, and evaluate information on a topic.
• Expository writing is also objective; it does not include the writer's personal opinion or point of view.
• The purpose of expository writing is to:

  • Inform readers on a topic
  • Explain ideas and concepts
  • Teach procedures and steps.
• Techniques for development in expository writing:

  • Definition
  • Description
  • Narration
  • Cause and effect
  • Comparison and Contrast
• Definition - Unlocks unfamiliar terms or concepts that will make readers understand the topic.
• Description - Involves the portrayal or expression of ideas through the senses.
• Narration - Presents an anecdote to introduce the theme of the topic.
• Cause and Effect - Examines the cause and effect to the audience.
• Comparison and Contrast - Aids the readers to understand the meaning of the information by showing the similarities and differences of it.
• Narrative Writing - storytelling.
• Narrative Writing - Tells a story with emotion, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
• The purpose of narrative writings are:

  • Entertain the reader
  • Tell stories whether imaginary or not
  • Spark emotion and creativity
• Descriptive Writing - Focuses on the details of the people, ideas, concept, characters, events, and other topics.
• Descriptive writing - The goal of this writing is to appeal the senses and bring the writings to life.
• The purpose of descriptive writings are:

  • Describe a person, place, thing, or idea
  • Create a strong visual through vivid descriptions
  • Evoke emotions through word choice.