4 Main Types of Writing
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- Q1
Expository writing's main purpose is
to give information
to explain
to tell
to help
60s - Q2
Facts and figures belong to which type of writing?
Expository writing
narrative writing
persuasive writing
descriptive writing
60s - Q3
I would use expository writing in ________.
poetry
journals
recipes
short stories
30s - Q4
An example of descriptive writing is...
Here is how to make a pumpkin pie.
You can make the noodles by following the recipe.
Please vote for me.
The size of the iphone is very light, with a thin, smooth and rounded body.
30s - Q5
In persuasive writing the reader is often asked to...
tell a story
do something about the situation
describe a situation
say something about the situation
30s - Q6
Narrative writing's main purpose is to...
tell a story
give a recipe
to explain
write a news story
30s - Q7
Descriptive writing's main purpose is...
to make you think
to describe
to make you understand
to help
30s - Q8
Narrative writing has...
arguments
facts and figures
writing
characters and dialogues
30s - Q9
You can use persuasive in...
stories
debates
journals
poetry
30s - Q10
In descriptive writing, the writer uses his/her...
senses
pen
foot
brains
30s