Writing Strategies

Question 0

Expository writing

Answer 0

Explains, analyzes, discusses, presents factual information.

Question 1

The writing process:

Answer 1

1. Prewriting (brainstorming, mapping)
2. First Draft
3. Revise
4. Edit
5. Publish (share)

Question 2

Persuasive writing

Answer 2

Attempts to convince the reader of something or prove a point. Should be based on fact but may make emotional appeals.

Question 3

Descriptive writing

Answer 3

Describes a situation, place or person so readers may visualize and experience it in their imagination.

Question 4

Narrative writing

Answer 4

Tells a story, usually in a descriptive mode. Fiction such as novels and short stories involving characters setting and plot are typical. May also be used for nonfiction such as biographies and autobiographies.

Question 5

Interpretive writing

Answer 5

Goes beyond description and attempts to help the reader decode and understand the meaning of events.