Nonfiction Purposes
A science textbook explaining the process of photosynthesis, with the primary goal of presenting factual information educationally and clearly.
What is Informative Writing
This type of nonfiction text structure presents events in the order in which they happen, starting from the earliest to the most recent.
What is chronological order
This term refers to the underlying message throughout a work of literature or a piece of writing.
What is the theme
Attacks the main character or attributes of the opponent instead of addressing the actual argument or issue at hand.
What is Name-Calling
When the author attempts to convince the audience by appealing to their emotions, such as fear or joy.
What is Pathos
This writing is often used in advertising, speeches, or editorials to sway public opinion or encourage action.
What is Persuasive Writing
When a text organizes information by presenting steps or events in a specific order, typically with a clear start and finish.
What is sequence
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"The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles and was originally constructed to protect Chinese states from invasions."
What is a Fact.
This involves using a statement that assumes the conclusion is already true, creating a loop where the argument is based on itself.
A charity commercial that shows heart-wrenching images of hungry children to inspire donations.
What is Pathos
A nature article that vividly describes the sights and sounds of a rainforest, focusing on the vivid details of the environment.
What is Descriptive Writing
A text that outlines specific steps or instructions to complete a task, like a recipe or a manual.
What is procedural
This type of writing is invented and not based on real events, often designed to entertain or teach moral lessons.
What is fiction
When someone introduces an irrelevant issue or distraction to divert attention from the real topic.
What is Red-Herring
A persuasive essay that argues for climate action using graphs, scientific studies, and expert opinions.
What is Logos
Tells the true story of someone’s life or an event, like a journalist recounting their coverage of a historical event.
What is Narrative Writing
This structure introduces a challenge or issue and then explores one or more solutions or responses to that challenge.
What is problem and solution
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"Given the evidence from multiple studies, it is clear that genetically modified foods pose no significant risk to human health."
What is an opinion
Encourages the audience to adopt a position or make a decision because “everyone else is doing it” or it is the popular choice.
What is the Bandwagon Effect
In a courtroom, a lawyer references their years of legal experience and previous successful cases to persuade the jury.
A vivid detailed short story about a city street corner - highlighting the smells, sounds, and people passing by.
What is Descriptive Writing
This text organization style is a structure where information is presented in the form of a question, and followed by a detailed response.
What is question and answer
This sentence structure is when the subject is acted upon, rather than performing the action, such as "the mouse was chased by the cat."
What is passive voice
When a speaker reiterates the same claim without offering further proof, relying on the audience’s growing familiarity with the claim.
What is Repetition
A doctor recommends a specific brand of medicine in a commercial.
What is Ethos