Identifying different types of writing

In this section, you are going to further explore the different types of writing. Here is a list of statements. Decide whether each one is an example of persuasive, expository, narrative or descriptive writing.

• A text that starts with “Once upon a time…”
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Incorrect.
  • Narrative
    • Correct. Texts that start with “Once upon a time…” are usually fairytales, which are narratives because they tell a story.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.
• An article trying to convince the community to boycott a store chain threatening the local economy.
  • Persuasive
    • Correct. The text is stating an opinion and trying to influence others.
  • Expository
    • Incorrect.
  • Narrative
    • Incorrect.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.
• A user manual for a juicer.
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Correct. This type of text is meant to inform the reader.
  • Narrative
    • Incorrect.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.
• A paper detailing the aftermath of a hurricane.
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Incorrect.
  • Narrative
    • Incorrect.
  • Descriptive
    • Correct. This text paints a picture for the reader. It includes details.
• A Harry Potter book.
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Incorrect.
  • Narrative
    • Correct. The book tells a story, which means it’s narrative.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.
• A YouTube video explaining how to create a webpage.
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Correct. This type of text is meant to inform the reader.
  • Narrative
    • Incorrect.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.
• A travel blog.
  • Persuasive
    • Correct. Some travel blogs try to influence readers’ travel destinations.
  • Expository
    • Correct. A travel blog could be informative if it’s giving information such as how to get from point A to point B.
  • Narrative
    • Correct. Travel blogs often include narratives depicting experiences and adventures.
  • Descriptive
    • Correct. Travel blogs usually include a lot of details about the visited destinations.
• The latest celebrity auto-biography.
  • Persuasive
    • Incorrect.
  • Expository
    • Incorrect.
  • Narrative
    • Correct. The book tells a story, which means it’s narrative. Narrative texts can be fiction or non-fiction.
  • Descriptive
    • Incorrect.