Exercise 1.2

Creative writing seems to be writing to express an idea. It can be imaginative and artistic. This type of writing is less formal. Writers take a thought and write about it, then share it with others. Creative writing can take on various forms. It is artistic in a way that writers “paint a picture” to share with the audience. Functional writing, on the other hand, is very purposeful. There is a specific reason one writes in the functional style. The author has a specific objective and intention for the work. I think functional and creative writing could go hand-in-hand. An author could write creatively with a specific purpose and function in mind.