Expository Paragraph/writing

Expository writing is _____________?

• informational text
• fictional text

The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention.

• true
• false

The conclusion paragraph gives an ending and closure to the essay.

• false
• true

Expository text should give information that is_________.

• non-fiction
• fictional

Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?

• a fictional novel
• a science textbook

Text features include pictures, captions, charts, graphs, titles, and subtitles.

• true
• false

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain
• To persuade
• To express ideas/feelings
• To entertain

Which is NOT an example of expository writing?

• newspaper article

• instruction booklet

• recipe

• short story

True or False: The topic sentences belong in the first sentence of each body paragraph.

• True

• False

The thesis statement should answer the question and give 2-3 __________.

• Sentences
• Words
• Reasons