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🤓 ANALYTICAL Writing
This type is not pure explanation or description. Instead, first the writer has to read & understand the genre (fiction or nonfiction) of the piece being considered, be able to explain what’s happening in the text, & analyze some aspect of it. The writer develops a thesis that supports their main claim about the subject, backing it up with proof from the text, with a summary that weaves them together.

🤨ARGUMENTATIVE
This is a formal style – usually in the 3rd person – to present the main claim the writer is trying to convince the reader of. It is not the Persuasive type which can get by with a heartfelt emotional appeal or a well-defended opinion.
Instead, Argumentative writing must cite scientific studies, statistics & quotes from experts.
It also highlights evidence that the author has generated from their own surveys & questionnaires. It requires well-researched facts from reliable sources (sites like Wikipedia are an OK starting point but not as final sources), & then arguments are presented based on those facts.

🥸CREATIVE
This type is far different from professional writing – rather it’s the art of making things up. Biographies, crime fiction, horror,  non-fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, scriptwriting & short stories all fall under this category. Basically, it’s any writing that originates from the imagination of one person, & can be found on many other websites, as well as in books & movie….

😋DESCRIPTIVE
It’s made up of depicting characters, places, events…. in detail, using various adjectives & adverbs to make the picture vivid for the reader. It connects the outer world to reader’s inner world, by engaging all the senses. Through words, the author tells us how a person or place looks, feels, smells & sounds like.
It’s usually narrated in the first person, with the context being  emotional & personal. We don’t just read such a book but also live in its world

😳EXPOSITORY 
This uses descriptions & explanations about a particular idea. Topics can cover the entire range of human experience, from inventions to nature, emotions to politics, family to hobbies…. (NY TIMES article) The focus is on what the piece is about. EXP:
ASK : – What’s the “newsworthy” part of this paper?
– How can I introduce this piece without giving it away upfront?
– How can I incorporate supporting material in an engaging way?
– How do I end it without rehashing everything?….

😲NARRATIVE
This style is considered one of the most difficult to write but one of the easiest to read. It takes a lot of skills to take the reader in the world of the story, which include the author’s purpose, tone, voice, structure.

It uses a main character in a specific setting, who has to deal with a problem or event in some important way. It can range from personal narrative to fiction to “fan fiction.” All novels, poetry, short stories, biographies & autobiographies fall into this category.

🙄OBJECTIVE
This is “to-the-point” writing, so the topic should not be exaggerated by using words like ‘always, very, never’…. It’s realistic, about something which can be supported with facts, examples, even shreds of evidence. The information should be well researched – statistically & scientifically correct. The author needs to remain neutral & unbiased, letting readers form their own opinion about the topic or premise

😄PERSUASIVE
This form of non-fiction requires careful word choices, the development of logical arguments, with a cohesive summary.
First, to convince readers of the author’s point, it has to have a sound premise, backed by logic, without an opposing stance. Simply stating that ‘We shouldn’t do bad things’ isn’t good enough, being too vague, & not arguable.

Then it’s time to add in sympathy. Being persuasive relies heavily on reaching the audience emotionally. Not only must the point make sense, but it needs to be felt in people’s hearts as well as in minds.

🥳REVIEW
Review writing is an art. It can cover such areas as restaurants & food, cosmetic products, books, movies, electronics….. Tech-savvy people read about items online before making any purchase. This has become so important that many companies pay people to write about their products.

😉SUBJECTIVE
This type is opinion-driven. Authors write from their own perspective – stating opinions, beliefs, observations & experience. They don’t bother about accuracy. The subjective approach is important because it gives the reader an insight into the author’s thinking process, as well as the freedom to imagine things from someone else’s unique perspective.

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