ENG 2.3 Writing Strategies

______ writing tells a story to the reader; employs a plot mountain or diamond approach to structure

Narrative

Stories, poems, plays, fables, myths, biographies are examples of _____ writing.

Examples of narrative writing

_____ writing is evident in a written work that explains, explores, or considers the significance of an event, a work of art, and so on. These writings are objective and do not generally include the writer’s position on the subject.

Interpretive

What kind of writing requires the writer to think critically and then present the results of his/her thinking?

Interpretive writing

Interpretive writings are also known as

Research writing

Research papers, critiques, summaries, and analyses are examples of _____ writing.

Examples of interpretive writing

_____ writing typically describes a person, place, or thing in such a way that the reader has a vivid impression of the written work.

Descriptive

_______ writing is designed to take a stand on an issue and convince the reader of the plausibility or correctness of that stand

Persuasive

Persuasive writing uses strong and credible ____ and asks you to _____ a position or issue

Logic, defend

Arguments, biases, opinions, studies, counterclaims, and reasoning are examples of ______ writing.

Examples of persuasive writing

_______ writing is a mode of writing in which the purpose is to inform, explain, clarify, describe, or define a subject to the reader.

Expository

Well-written ________ maintains focus on its topic, provides facts to inform its reader.

Exposition

When writing expository essays, it should be _____, ____ and uses a ________ tone.

Unbiased, accurate, and uses a scholarly third-person tone.

Expository writings are also known as

Informative writing

Magazine and newspaper articles, nonfiction books, travel brochures, business reports, professional journals, oral presentations, encyclopedia articles, are examples of ____ writing.

Examples of expository writing

However, on the other hand, conversely,… are _____ _____ that show ________.

Transitional phrases that show a change in direction

For example, additionally, for instance, furthermore,… are _____ _____ that _______ _____.

Transitional phrases that introduce ideas

What is the visual clue that holds ideas together for both readers and writers?

Paragraphing

What gives the reader and writer a sense of appropriateness for different writing situations?

Context