First half pods

Narration - def

The telling of events, either from the author’s pov or based on information received by the author. Narration typically follows chronological order.

Narration - purpose

To foster relatability/establish the broader significance of a story

Description - def

To bring the reader into a scene using sensory details (the five senses)

Description - purpose

To create a certain mood or atmosphere and increase a reader’s connection to the writing

Process analysis - def

The explanation of a process (like how something works or was done) that lays out specific steps/stages

Process analysis - purpose

To highlight important phases and subsequently increase a reader’s understanding/connection

Exemplification/Illustration - def

Providing a series of examples to support a claim

Exemplification/Illustration - purpose

To help ground an abstract claim in reality, thus increasing understanding