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Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader
Expository
Writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader
Persuasive
Writing in which the author tells a story. The story could be fact or fiction
Narrative
A type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details
Descriptive
A story about the time you got lost at Disneyland
Narrative
A web page telling how to create a web page
Expository
The Harry Potter books
Narrative
A letter to the governor explaining why the tax increase is a bad idea
Persuasive
Writing in which you record details of a trip taken
Descriptive
An essay discussing a theme from Romeo and Juliet
Expository
An article attempting to convince readers to boycott a store chain
Persuasive
A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall
Descriptive
A paper about the horrible treatment of the people in Darfur
Expository
The cover story in the morning newspaper
Expository
A brochure advertising a luxury hotel and resort
Persuasive
A paper discussing the after effects of a war
Expository
