Expository and Argumentative Essay Review

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay?

• To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view

• To present a balanced analysis of a topic without the writer's opinion

• To narrate a personal experience or story

• To describe in detail a character, place, or event

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?

• To explain a process step by step

• To compare and contrast two different subjects

• To convince the reader of the writer's viewpoint on a debatable issue

• To provide a detailed description of an event

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

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CCSS.W.6.1C

Which of the following is a key element of an expository essay?

• A clear thesis statement expressing the writer's opinion

• Emotional appeals to persuade the reader

• Factual evidence and examples to explain the topic

• A call to action in the conclusion

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is a crucial element of an argumentative essay?

• A detailed narrative of a personal experience

• Statistical data and facts without interpretation

• A clear stance on the issue, supported by evidence and reasoning

• A neutral presentation of information without taking sides

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CCSS.W.6.1A

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CCSS.W.6.1C

How do the structures of expository and argumentative essays differ?

• Expository essays always follow a chronological order, while argumentative essays do not.

• Argumentative essays use a five-paragraph structure, whereas expository essays do not have a set structure.

• Expository essays focus on explaining or informing, while argumentative essays focus on establishing a position and arguing for it.

• There is no structural difference between expository and argumentative essays.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2A

Which of the following topics is more suited for an expository essay?

• Why recycling is important for the environment

• The process of photosynthesis

• Should uniforms be mandatory in schools?

• Is it ethical to keep animals in zoos?

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CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

Choose an example of an argumentative essay topic.

• The history of the Roman Empire

• How to bake a chocolate cake

• The benefits of daily exercise

• The death penalty should be abolished

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CCSS.W.6.1A

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What distinguishes an expository essay's conclusion from that of an argumentative essay?

• An expository essay's conclusion restates the thesis statement, while an argumentative essay's conclusion presents a new argument.

• An expository essay's conclusion summarizes the main points without introducing new information, while an argumentative essay's conclusion might include a call to action.

• An expository essay's conclusion is optional, whereas an argumentative essay's conclusion is mandatory.

• There is no difference in how conclusions are written in expository and argumentative essays.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

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Which of the following is NOT a key element of an expository essay?

• Personal opinions and arguments to persuade the reader

• Clear and concise writing

• Logical organization of information

• Use of evidence and examples to explain the topic

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CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

In an argumentative essay, what role does the counterargument play?

• It provides additional support for the writer's thesis.

• It offers a contrasting viewpoint, which the writer then refutes to strengthen their argument.

• It distracts the reader from the main argument.

• It is used to agree with the opposition's viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B