style writing
Expository writing style is a subject-oriented style. The focus of the writer in this type of writing style is to tell the readers about a specific subject or topic, and in the end the author leaves out his own opinion about that topic.
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary…
A style of writing is simply its diction or syntax considered from two points of view: the purpose of the communication and the social relationship
it establishes between writer and reader.
Relationship: informal or formal
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. The author might employ metaphor or other literary devices in order to describe the author’s impressions via their five senses (what they hear, see, smell, taste, or touch). But the author is not trying to convince the audience of anything or explain the scene – merely describe things as they are.
Narrative writing is used in almost every longer piece of writing, whether fiction or nonfiction. When an author writes in a narrative style, they are not just trying to impart information, they are trying to construct and communicate a story, complete with characters, conflict, and settings.
We’ll cover some specific examples to help you understand further below.
For me it feels like I am able to share my thoughts and feelings with someone like I would if they were sitting next to me.
In this guide, we explain the four styles of writing, provide examples for each one, go over the one thing you need to know to identify writing style, and give tips to help you develop your own unique style of writing.
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References:
http://www.gsbe.co.uk/styles-of-writing.html
http://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/aboutwriting/chapter/types-of-writing-styles/
http://self-publishingschool.com/writing-styles/
http://blog.prepscholar.com/types-of-writing-styles
http://www.definitions.net/definition/academia