Lit. Terms 2

The type of writing that explains and informs.

The type of writing that tells a story.

The type of writing found most often in the workplace, dictionaries, how-to manuals, instructions et al.

The author's perspective, or opinion on an issue or topic which may be stated or inferred.

A pattern nonfiction writers use to organize information by identifying a problem and then offering one or more possible solutions.

The central idea in a piece of writing, which can be stated or inferred.

A form of writing that points out similarities and differences between two things.

Writing that attempts to prove something is true or convince a reader to adopt the same viewpoint as the writer.

A relationship between two or more events in which one event brings about another.