Narrative Writing.

Definition:
A narrative is a form of writing that tells a story. ... Narratives have five elements: plot, setting,
character, conflict, and theme. Writers. Use narrator style, chronological order, a point of view, and other
strategies to tell a story.

 Characteristics of narrative writing.

The main characteristics of narrative writing are following.

 The Plot
 The Characters
 The Setting
 The Structure
 The Theme

1. PLOT.

Plot in narrative is defined by the events that take place within a story.

2. CHARACTERS.

Characters are central to any piece of narrative writing.

3. Setting.

The setting is the place and the time that the events that make up your narrative story occur.
Setting is generally considered essential to any narrative writing because it allows the readers to establish
familiar ground with the characters in the story and everything that surrounds them.

4. Structure.

The structure is the general order and shape of the narrative. In the beginning of a traditional
narrative it is common for the writer to introduce the reader to the Setting, characters, situation and the
main character's goal. In the middle of a narrative piece the story will develop through a series of
(problematic) events and find itself in the middle of a crisis. That must be resolved. In the end of the piece
the climax is resolved, and the tension is dissipated during what is called the denouement.

5. Theme.
The theme allows any narrative writing to do more than purely entertain. Good narratives also
suggest a truth about, or a meaning to, life. A theme in a story can really move the reader and make a
piece of writing much more memorable, as well as help illuminate it as a work of art. A good example of a
narrative theme might be "the price of conformity.”
 Descriptive Writing.

Definition:
The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way
that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves
paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.
 Characteristics of DESCRIPTIVE writing.

Good descriptive writing often makes use of figurative language such as

I. Analogies.
II. Similes.
III. Metaphor.

To help paint the picture in the readers mind.

 Good descriptive writing uses precise language.

General adjectives, nouns, and passive verbs do not have a place in good descriptive writing.
Use specific adjectives and nouns and strong action verbs to give life to the picture you are painting in the
reader's mind.
Good descriptive essays include:

a. The introduction
b. Should establish purpose. Think about the reason you are writing this.
c. Sets tone for impression. What do you want your reader to focus on?
d. The body
e. Includes details (sensory, factual, and figurative).
f. Includes thoughts and feelings
g. Should be arranged in a local order.
h. Have transitions that connect ideas
i. Conclusion
j. Restates the impression/main idea.
k. May summarize major points in body.
 Argumentative writing.
 Definition.

An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an
issue. It could be that both sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is presented
more forcefully than the other. It all depends on the writer, and what side he supports the most. The
general structure of an argumentative essay follows this format.

 Models for Argumentative Essays

1) There are two major models besides this structure given above, which is called a classical model.
Two other models are the Toulmin and Rogation models.
2) Toulmin model is comprised of an introduction with a claim or thesis, followed by presentation of
data to support the claim. Warrants are then listed for the reasons to support the claim with backing
and rebuttals. However, the Rogation model asks to weigh two options, lists strengths and
weaknesses of both options, and gives a recommendation after an analysis.
 EXPOSITORY WRITING.

 Definition.

Expository writing is writing that has a purpose of explaining, informing, or describing. In

other words, expository writing is about providing information to the reader about a particular topic or
subject. The purpose of expository writing differs from creative writing or persuasive writing.

 Features of expository writing:

1) Informative
2) Clarity.
3) Organization of the text.
4) Impersonal
5) Unbiased

 Informative:
Expository text is meant to deposit information
 Clarity:
Using words that clearly show what the author is talking about.
 Organization of the text:
A well-written exposition remains focused on its topic and lists events in chronological
order
 Impersonal:
Second-person instructions with "you." However, the use of first-person pronouns should
be avoided.
 Unbiased:
Expository essays will not overtly reveal the opinion of the writer.