Parts of an Expository Essay Quiz

Identify the part of the essay that provides background information and sets the stage for the topic.

• Conclusion

• Body

• Title

• Introduction

What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?

• To introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

• To provide a conclusion to the essay

• To list the references used in the essay

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story

What is the Thesis Statement?

• The essay will prove that cats are better pets than dogs

• The main idea or argument of the essay

• The main idea or argument of the essay will be to explore the impact of climate change on agriculture

Which part of the essay contains the thesis statement?

• Title page

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

What is the function of the thesis statement in an expository essay?

• It introduces a completely unrelated topic

• It serves as the main idea or central point that the rest of the essay supports and explains.

• It is not necessary in an expository essay

• It provides a summary of the essay's conclusion

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To provide personal opinions and biases

• To provide detailed information, examples, and evidence to support the main idea or thesis statement.

• To summarize the main idea without providing evidence

Explain what supporting evidence is and how it is used in an expository essay.

• Supporting evidence is not necessary and can be omitted in an expository essay

• Supporting evidence is only used in persuasive essays

• Supporting evidence is used to back up the main points in an expository essay and provide credibility to the writer's claims.

• Supporting evidence is irrelevant in an expository essay

Identify an example of supporting evidence in an expository essay.

• Statistics, quotes from experts, or examples from research studies

• Personal opinions and anecdotes

• Unsubstantiated claims and rumors

• Fictional stories and fairy tales

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an expository essay?

• To ask rhetorical questions without providing answers

• To introduce new ideas not previously discussed

• To provide a personal opinion on the topic

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

How does the conclusion connect back to the thesis statement in an expository essay?

• The conclusion introduces a completely new idea unrelated to the thesis statement

• The conclusion restates the thesis statement in a different way, reinforcing the main idea of the essay.

• The conclusion contradicts the thesis statement by presenting opposing arguments

• The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay without referring back to the thesis statement