creates a work of art. Poetry, novels, plays, and even the comics are examples of literary writing. Therefore, LANGUAGE is the key focus. |
“calls attention to the writer’s personal feelings, aspirations, and emotions” (“Writing”). Journals and diaries are examples of expressive writing. Therefore, the WRITER is the key focus. |
attempts to get the reader to do something: to buy a certain phone, to stop smoking, to exercise, and so on. Therefore, the READER is the key focus. |
provides the reader with information. Textbooks and news reports are examples of referential writing. Therefore, the MESSAGE is the key focus. |