Hortatory Exposition Quiz

What is the main purpose of a hortatory exposition text?

• To entertain the readers with fictional stories

• To persuade the readers to take a certain action or adopt an opinion

• To describe an event or situation

• To explain how something works

Which of the following is a feature of hortatory exposition texts?

• Provides facts or descriptions

• Contains a thesis statement and arguments to support it

• Tells a story with a plot and characters

• Focuses on solving problems step by step

In a hortatory exposition, the conclusion section usually:

• Summarizes the arguments

• Tells a personal anecdote

• Presents a call to action or recommendation

• Describes the setting or context

Which of the following is an example of a hortatory exposition?

• A letter of complaint

• An advertisement promoting healthy living

• A biography of a famous person

• A description of a beautiful place

What is typically included in the body paragraphs of a hortatory exposition text?

• A series of facts or evidence supporting the main argument

• Personal opinions of the writer

• A detailed description of an event

• A list of instructions or procedures

True/False: A hortatory exposition is a type of text that argues for a particular viewpoint or opinion, convincing the reader to agree.

• True

• False

True/False: In hortatory exposition texts, the introduction section usually presents the writer’s opinion or perspective on the issue.

• True

• False

True/False: A hortatory exposition is written to entertain the reader rather than to persuade or argue.

• True

• False

True/False: The language of hortatory exposition texts is often formal and uses persuasive devices such as repetition, rhetorical questions, and emphatic statements.

• True

• False

True/False: The purpose of a hortatory exposition is to present a balanced argument with equal consideration for both sides of an issue.

• True

• False