4 Main Types of Writing

4 Main Types of Writing

There are four main types of writing: expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive.

• Expository – Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader.
• Persuasive – Writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader.
• Narrative – Writing in which the author tells a story. The story could be fact or fiction.
• Descriptive – A type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details.