Lesson 2: Different Kinds Of Writing And Definition

Question 1

List some writing types

Answer 1

Instructive writing
Type of writing simply written wherein instructions are given to an individual in order that a particular objective is met.

Descriptive writing:
Is to construct a language based picture of an object place person or situation.

Argumentative writing
Present position which is defended through argument with justified reasons for provided stance.

Explanatory writing
Occurs when writer explains or informs reader of a concept or phenomenon meaning.

Narrative writing
A text that tells a story or expresses the creative thoughts if the writer.

Question 2

Define writing type

Answer 2

The class of a piece of writing identified by its pertinent characteristics

Question 3

What is the consequences of vague terms

Answer 3

Obscure ideas and lead to faulty reasoning. Can also lead to misunderstanding and conflict.

Question 4

What is the criteria for a good definition

Answer 4

Words doing defining are clear and better understood than the word being defined.

Words being defined and defining phrase can be used interchangeably

Question 5

Provide 4 different types of definitions

Answer 5

Stipulative
Is when you use a new word in a different way or have created a new word.

Persuasive
The arguer defines a term in an effort to persuade a reader/ listener to agree with arguers point of view regarding thing being defined.

Lexical
Is the definition as is known in everyday language.

Enumerative
Uses examples to define.