Expository Essay Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay?

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To explain or inform the reader about a topic

• To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an expository essay?

• It presents facts and information

• It includes the author's personal opinions

• It is structured logically

• It aims to explain or inform

What should the thesis statement in an expository essay do?

• Present the main argument of the essay

• Summarize the conclusion of the essay

• List all the sources used in the essay

• Introduce the characters in the story

How many paragraphs are typically found in a standard expository essay?

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 5-6

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

• To entertain the reader with anecdotes

• To present evidence supporting the thesis statement

• To restate the thesis statement in different words

• To provide a summary of the essay

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion of an expository essay?

• A new argument

• A restatement of the thesis

• An unrelated anecdote

• A list of sources

What type of language should be used in an expository essay?

• Informal and colloquial

• Formal and objective

• Poetic and metaphorical

• Ambiguous and vague

How should information from sources be integrated into an expository essay?

• By copying and pasting large sections of text

• By embedding quotes and citing the sources

• By ignoring the sources and using common knowledge

• By using anonymous sources

What is a transition word or phrase?

• A word that introduces a new topic

• A phrase that concludes the essay

• Words or phrases that provide a smooth flow between ideas

• A complex term that needs to be defined

Which of the following is an example of an expository writing prompt?

• Write a story about your first day at school

• Argue for or against school uniforms

• Describe your favorite vacation

• Explain the uses of Artificial Intelligence