Narrative Writing
Tells a story (plot, characters, setting, etc.)
Descriptive Writing
Sensory language, rich detail, and figurative language
Expository Writing
Inform, explain, clarify, define, or instruct. (newspapers, manuals, research papers, etc.)
Persuasive Writing
Seeks to convince reader to agree with a point of view or take particular action; logical and emotional appeals
Autobiographical and Biographical Writing
Focuses on the facts of a person’s life
Historical Investigation
Writing about a certain historical period, event, trend, group, or individual
Business and Technical Documents
Various kinds of letters; formal