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What is the purpose of an expository essay?

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To explain or inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.

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What is evidence in the context of writing?

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Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is the goal of an argument?

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To get someone to see your point of view.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that is open to debate or argument.

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What type of writing tells facts?

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Expository writing.

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What is the difference between arguing and explaining?

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Arguing aims to persuade, while explaining aims to clarify.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What role does a hook play in writing?

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It grabs the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.