features of writing

Narrative writing

first person narration: inner monologue creates empathy

strong characterisation: connects readers to the story

Dialogue: reveals characters and conflict

Aesthetic language

descriptive language: increase the readers involvement

poetic techniques: enrich the readers experience

Sound effects: heighten readers engagement

Informative writing

reference to historical background

uses of data, statisitcs: adds authority

Factual, assesible language: aids the readers understanding

logical structure: impresses the reader

Personal writing

anecdotal: personal approach

emotional language

humour

persuasive writing

emotional language

rhetorical devices

descriptive

vivid sensory details

precise, colourful adjectives

personification