There are four main types of writing: expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative.Each of these writing styles is used for a specific purpose.A single text may include more than one writing style.
EXPOSITORY
Expository writing is one of the most common types of writing.When an author writes in an expository style, all they are trying to do is explain a concept, imparting information from themselves to a wider audience.Expository writing does not include the author’s opinions, but focuses on accepted facts about a topic, including statistics or other evidence.
DESCRIPTIVE
Descriptive writing is often found in fiction, though it can make an appearance in nonfiction as well (for example, memoirs, first-hand accounts of events, or travel guides).When an author writes in a descriptive style, they are painting a picture in words of a person, place, or thing for their audience.
PERSUASIVE
Persuasive writing is the main style of writing you will use in academic papers.When an author writes in a persuasive style, they are trying to convince the audience of a position or belief.
NARRATIVE
Narrative writing is used in almost every longer piece of writing, whether fiction or nonfiction.