Narrative
This is the primary purpose an author has when writing a narrative.
What is to entertain?
This is the primary goal of explanatory writing.
What is to inform or educate the reader?
This is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay.
What is to persuade or convince others of an opinion?
A narratives can be broken into these three structural elements.
What are a beginning, middle, and end?
This is the last step in breaking down your writing prompt for your explanatory writing
What is the author's opinion?
In this type of narrative, all the details are based on fact.
What is non-fiction?
This genre of explanatory writing includes educational books commonly used in schools.
What are textbooks?
All portions of an argumentative essay should serve to support this introductory sentence.
What is the thesis?
Rising Action
True or false, you must use quotes in your body of the explanatory essay?
False, paraphrase only
Argumentative writers provide these to support their personal opinions.
What are facts, reasons, or evidence?
In this genre of narrative writing, authors focus on creating an accurate account of another (often famous) individual.
What is biography?
This type of explanatory writing provides an account of important events occurring recently in the world.
What is news or newswriting?
These key features of argumentative writing address and refute the opposing viewpoint.
What are the counterargument and rebuttal?