Expository Essay Structure

What is the purpose of an expository essay

• To explain

• To persuade

• To entertain

How many sections/paragraphs are in this expository essay?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

What is a broad statement relating to the prompt to capture the reader's attention?

• Thesis Statement

• Thematic Ending

• Hook

• Claim

What should you not include in a hook because it's overused?

• Quote

• Statistic

• Question

• Onomatopoeia

Which is the weakest beginning to a thesis statement?

• Experience leads to maturity by...

• My essay is about...

• Differences lead to opportunities such as...

• Friendship can be defined as...

Which is not an example you should use in the personal example paragraph?

• A parent

• A teacher

• Yourself

• A character in the book you're reading

Which is NOT an example you should use in the global example paragraph?

• Lebron James

• Your cat

• The President

• Santa

"One way experience contributes to the maturing of an individual is that it creates wisdom," is an example of:

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

"By traveling throughout the universe and defeating the empire, Luke Skywalker gained wisdom through his experiences"

• Topic Sentence

• Evidence

• Reasoning

"Luke Skywalker embarked on a journey to save Princess Leia..." is an example of:

• Evidence

• Claim

• Reasoning