Authors paint a picture of what they are talking about through descriptive writing

By using the 5 senses (see, smell, hear, taste, feel)

What does descriptive writing do for the reader?

Gives the reader a very clear picture

Tells a story about an adventure, event or happening.

A good piece of persuasive writing...

Gives reasons that get the reader to do or think something.

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Types of Paragraphs A2

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Review the concepts on the different writing styles we have learned in class. #grade_10 #grade_11 #grade_09 #literature_and_drama

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1
How many types of paragraphs are there?
2
3
5
4
2
Expository writing is usually presented in a logical order and follows a sequence?
False
True
3
This is an paragraph is:
Persuasive writing
Expository writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
4
A novel, short story and biography are what type of writing?
Descriptive
Expository
Narrative
Persuasive
5
Narrative writing wants to give facts and information without the author’s opinion on the subject.
True
False
6
Which of these is NOT an example of expository writing ?
how-to article
directions
a research report
a short story
7
Authors paint a picture of what they are talking about through descriptive writing
By using the central idea
By using the 5 senses (see, smell, hear, taste, feel)
By using context clues
By using the 5 w's ( Who, what, where, when, why)
8
What does descriptive writing do for the reader?
Gives the reader less to read
Gives the reader a break
Gives the reader a very clear picture
Gives the reader more to read
9
What is the purpose of expository writing?
To infer
To explain
To write
To argue
10
Narrative writing
Is used to describe something in great detail.
Tried to convince the reader of the author’s point of view
Tells a story about an adventure, event or happening.
A subject oriented writing style that presents facts & information
11
A recipe is an example of persuasive writing?
True
False
12
Where are you least likely to find persuasive writing?
A textbook
catalogue
novel
newspaper
13
Writing styles refer to the different ways an author has of presenting the story.
True
False
14
Examples of persuasive writing:
Opinion and editorial writing
Product reviews
Advertising copy
All of the above
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A good piece of persuasive writing...
Describes a person in great detail
tells your favorite made-up stories.
focuses on giving facts and details found in research.
Gives reasons that get the reader to do or think something.

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