Expository Writing Quiz

The purpose of expository writing is to convince someone to agree with your viewpoint or cause.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a purpose of Expository Writing?

• tells a story
• provides factual information to describe, sequence or compare.
• put forward a point of view to justify a position

Which of the following is not a type of expository writing?

• How-to articles
• News reports
• Personal narratives
• Textbooks

Why is it important to engage in expository writing?

• Share what you know with others to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Learn more about a subject.
• Improve your vocabulary, visual skills, and use of technology.
• Show that you can write in different styles.
• all of the above

Which of the following is a common feature of expository writing?

• Personal opinions
• Emotional language
• Clear facts and examples
• Rhyming words

All of the following are useful skills for writing an expository piece except

• The writer includes engaging dialogue between characters.
• The writer provides supporting details.
• The writer organizes the body of the text.
• The writer crafts clear main ideas.

What is an important step in writing an expository essay?

• Making it sound dramatic
• Using a lot of adjectives
• Writing only from personal experience
• Researching the topic

What should the conclusion of an expository essay do?

• Introduce new ideas
• restate the topic sentence/thesis
• Include a personal story