Persuasive VS Exposition

What is the purpose of expository writing?

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain facts and information

• To tell a story

Which of these is a feature of persuasive writing?

• Neutral tone

• • Presents facts only

• Strong opinion and evidence

• Personal anecdotes

What should the introduction of a persuasive essay include?

• • A summary of key points

• • A counterargument

• • A clear statement of the writer's opinion

• • A question

Which word is often used in persuasive writing?

• • Should

• • Because

• • Although

• • Furthermore

Which of these would be found in an expository essay?

• • Claim and counterclaim

• • Instructions on how to do something

• Personal story

• • Call to action

• What is a counterargument in persuasive writing?

• • A fact that supports the claim

• • An opposing viewpoint

• • The main idea of the essay

• • An unrelated idea

Which of these transition words is commonly used in expository writing?

• • Therefore

• • On the other hand

• • First

• • Should

In persuasive writing, what is the purpose of evidence?

• • To explain facts

• • To entertain the reader

• • To support the argument

• • To state the main point

1. What is the main difference between expository and persuasive writing?

• • Expository is based on facts, persuasive is based on opinions.

• • Expository uses a strong tone, persuasive uses a neutral tone.

• • Expository entertains, persuasive informs.

• • Expository uses a call to action, persuasive does not.

An expository conclusion should:

• • Ask a question

• • Provide a final persuasive argument

• • Summarize the key points

• • Introduce new ideas