The process of writing/ENGA101/Writing types/Matching

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Which type is which?
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..."
  • An article trying to convince the community to boycott a store chain threatening the local economy.
  • A user manual for a juicer.
  • A paper detailing the aftermath of a hurricane.
  • A Harry Potter book.
  • A YouTube video explaining how to create a webpage.
  • A travel blog.
  • The latest celebrity auto-biography.