Writing, Speaking, and Listening I: Praxis II 5038

Narrative writing CORRECT ANSWER tells a story. The writer introduces different characters and a setting to the readers, while keeping his or her own voice silent; present a problem that is played out and eventually solved. One of the most common examples is a movie script, but are also frequently used in short stories as well. Expository writing CORRECT ANSWER where the author intends to inform, explain, describe or define their subject to you. This is the most common type of writing you will find in text books and online. E.g. "How-to" articles, where the author is explaining how to build or do something yourself. Persuasive writing CORRECT ANSWER It calls for reasons and examples which will convince the reader to agree with the author of the text. An example of this is often seen in newspaper and magazine columns, or in political speeches. You know all of those commercials you see on television? Behind all the talk and messages is this type of writer. Creative writing CORRECT ANSWER to entertain the reader. Short stories, poetry, novels and plays often fall into this category. It doesn't necessarily need to follow any line of facts, just as long as it's interesting to read. Descriptive writing CORRECT ANSWER To describe a person, place, or event so that the topic can be clearly seen in the reader's mind. The writer must use vivid details that paint a picture for the reader. Argumentative writing CORRECT ANSWER primary purpose of making a statement that the reader will disagree with, then supporting the statement with specific details that will convince