Writing: Expository Essay

Writing: Expository Essay

KG - Professional Development

10 Qs

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Writing: Expository Essay

Writing: Expository Essay

Assessment

Quiz

English

KG - Professional Development

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Wania M

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

what is the first part of an expository essay?

Third body section/paragraph.

introduction

First body section/paragraph.

Second body section/paragraph.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

what is the second part of expository essay?

First body section/paragraph.

Third body section/paragraph.

Second body section/paragraph.

Conclusion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

what is the third part of expository essay?

Second body section/paragraph.

Conclusion.

Third body section/paragraph.

Introduction.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

what is the fourth part of expository essay?

Second body section/paragraph.

Conclusion.

Third body section/paragraph.

Introduction.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

what is the fifth part of expository essay?

First body section/paragraph.

Third body section/paragraph.

Introduction

Conclusion.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

How do you choose an expository essay topic?

Narrow the focus. After you choose a topic, you should focus on a specific aspect of the topic.

For an expository essay, make sure the topic is something that you can explain

In addition, consider what type of expository writing would be most appropriate

to explain the topic.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

How do you structure an expository essay?

Introduction paragraph.

Hook.

Background information.

A thesis statement or a sentence explaining the main purpose of the essay.

Transition sentence.

Body paragraph 1.

Topic sentence about the first main idea or fact being presented.

Supporting evidence and facts.

Expository writing has a clear purpose: to educate the reader. While it may also entertain or persuade the reader, these are secondary benefits and not the author's goal.

The first step in writing an expository essay is to decide how to structure your work. Expository essays generally begin with an introduction followed by three body paragraphs before reaching the conclusion.

Introduce the issue. Present the topic and its explanation or clarification. Provide the categories used to explain the topic. Provide the thesis statement.

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