Writing
Styles
The four main type of writing styles are Persuasive, Narrative,
Expository and Descriptive
Persuasive
writing
The main
purpose of this type of writing is to convince. It contains the opinions,
thoughts, and biases of the author. The writer uses justifications, arguments,
and reasons to make the readers agree to his or her points.
Areas of Usage
·
Speeches
·
Cover Letters
·
Editorial
Pieces
·
Letters of
Complaints
·
Letter of
Recommendation
·
Newspaper
Opinion
·
Review
·
Critical
Analysis
·
Business Idea
·
Advertisements
or Commercials
Example
1. Our store has the lowest prices and
the best collection of dress materials in the entire town. Visit us today for a
great experience.
In the above example,
the writer is trying to convince the reader for the trial as used in an
advertisement. This is the persuasive style of writing.
Narrative
The main purpose of this type of
writing is to tell or narrate a story. The writer creates different characters
and tells you what happens to them. The writer uses first person narration. Narrative
writing is mostly personal, imaginative, and self-expressing.
Areas of Usage
·
Novels
·
Short
stories
·
Poetry
·
Fairy
Tales
·
Autobiographies
·
Anecdotes
·
Screen
scripts
·
Play
·
Legends
·
Songs
Example
It was a hot, sunny day. I finally visited Disneyland.
It was a dreamland. I always wanted to visit there. Being there it was like
dream come true experience. On entering, the very first thing that I said, “Oh
wow! What a wonderful place!” People were walking and enjoying their time with
all the Disney characters. Children over there were so happy and excited. I
think it is a must visit place for everyone.
Here the writer is sharing his or her personal
experience and emotions. It is a narrative style of writing.
Expository
The main purpose of this type of
writing is to explain. In expository writing, the author focus and
emphasis on telling or explaining a given topic or subject. This is the most
common types of writing. There is no place for the writer’s opinion, emotions,
biases or points of view. The main motive of this writing style is to spread
information.
Areas of Usage
·
Textbooks
Writing
·
Business
writing
·
Research
Papers
·
Encyclopedias
·
Technical
Writing
·
Essays
·
Reports
·
Recipes
Writing
·
Scientific
Writing
Example
The elephant is the largest and the strongest of all
living animals. It has thick legs, small tail, little eyes, large ears, long
white tusk, and a long nose which is its trunk. Elephants are found in Indian
and in Africa. They live in herds in jungles. The elephant is a very
intelligent animal and has great strength. Elephants can carry heavy loads.
They live their lives entirely on leaves of trees, grass, and roots.
The above example tries to provide information about
elephants. This is an expository style of writing.
Descriptive
The main purpose of this type of
writing is to describe. It focuses on describing a character, a place, an
event, an object or an action. There is a very slight difference between
expository and descriptive writing styles. The descriptive style is more
detailed, personal and subjective.
Areas of Usage
·
Poetry
·
Novels
·
Diaries Writing
·
Plays
·
Journals Writing
Example
A grand exhibition was held in the
town. The first impression on entering the ground was of walking in some
fairyland. The vast space was decorated with so many colourful lights. The
stalls, there, were like small shops and they had all the needful items. All
types of amusements could be seen there. The children were enjoying the ride on
merry – go – round, the giant wheel, railway train and other. The excitement
and joy could be seen easily.
In the above example, the writer wants
to describe his visit to the exhibition. It is a descriptive style of writing.
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