Categories of Compositions

In addition to narration, there are three other categories of composition.

Sometimes the categories will overlap but usually a composition is
primarily one or the other.

They are:

 Narration - Narration is simply telling a story, usually from the

viewpoint of one person. Many times, the writer is also making a
point as well as recounting events that occurred.
 Description - Descriptive writing uses sensory writing and includes
vivid and rich details. It portrays certain events, people, or objects in
a way that the reader can visualize what the writer is describing. The
writer uses figurative language, like metaphors and symbolism, to
enhance the sensory experience for the reader.
 Exposition - Exposition gives the reader information about one or
more topics. It informs, explains, and even interprets. It comes from
the Latin word that means "a showing forth."
 Argument - Writing in an argumentative way is not like arguing;
rather it is showing proofs to the reader to convince him of your
position. It is meant to persuade, usually in a logical way, but is also
a means for the writer to explain the reasoning behind his views.
Sometimes the categories will overlap; but, usually a composition is
primarily one or the other category of composition.