There are four main writing styles used in literature; these are expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative. Expository’s main focus is to explain something a process, a news story, a piece of technical writing. Likewise, descriptive writing serves to describe something in detail, for instance, describing the way the leaves fall in Autumn. Persuasive writing makes an attempt to impact the critiques of the reader by presenting facts and reviews of the author in compelling form. Narrative tells a story, including elements akin to characters, plot, talk, and motivational events or disputes.
Depending on which of his works we examine, C. S Lewis’ writing can best be described as a subtle aggregate of all of these styles. In his apologetic works, reminiscent of The Problem of Pain or Mere Christianity, it often feels as if he is having a talk with the reader, every now and then describing a process step by step, sharing an anecdotal story, or letting us in on possible insignificant but relevant particulars of an event in his life. Mere Christianity was in the beginning a radio broadcast during WW2 intended to calm the folks and convey them hope; as it was meant for the commonplace public, Lewis used language and images applicable for his viewers. In these works he is right down to earth, direct, and more than willing to clarify his proposals even though he can so the reader may bear in mind his considering system and think about it themselves.
It is vital to bear in mind that during these works, Lewis sought to light up the Christian God and Christ and to help the reader make logical and emotional connections with these so that they might find out or increase their idea of Christianity. In order to achieve this, he knew he must address both his audience and his discussion points with a transparent, approachable writing style.