Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Expressive
Poetic
Done by people who enjoy aesthetic aspects of writing. Write to derive and give pleasure.
Transactional writing
Well-organised, information is important and for communication. E.g.: Business letters, instructions, memos, plans, proposals, rules and regulations, reports.
Creative writing
Self-expression, leisure, and writer be keen on the language. E.g.: Poetry, short stories, songs, anecdotes, fiction, jokes, riddles.
Narration
Argumentation
Description
Persuasion
Exposition
Descriptive writing: A detailed account of physical attributes, with qualities of person & places. Attends to senses sight, hearing, smell, touch, & taste.
Expository writing : Presentation of facts, information & explanations. Does not provide interpretation or take a stance.
The genre that involves in this type of writing is nonfiction. It is about facts, detailed-information & explanations. It gives exposure to the readers about things that happen in real life & let them gain knowledge about it. There are no arguments, no decision-makings, & interpretation.
This type of writing involves the ability to attract people to do the action desired. It persuades people to follow what the writer wants them to do/think. This type of writing can be seen for advertisements in the newspapers or magazines.