Styles of Writing

1. Analytical

1.1. Critical thinking

1.2. Discuss merit of topic or idea

1.3. Comprehension + Analysis

2. Expository

2.1. Description

2.2. Explanation

2.3. Wide range of topics

2.4. "Newsworthy"

3. Argumentative

3.1. Third person (formal)

3.2. Research supported

3.3. Trying to convince the reader

4. Persuasive

4.1. Nonfiction

4.2. Logic and emotion involved

4.3. Consider the oppostion

5. Narrative

5.1. Theme

5.2. Characters: with well defined traits

5.3. Author's Purpose

5.4. Tone/Word Choice

6. Note taking

6.1. Used for independent work

6.2. Variety of methods