Exploring Expository Texts

What is an expository text?

• A narrative text that tells a story.

• A persuasive text that argues a point.

• A poem that expresses emotions.

• An expository text is a type of writing that explains, informs, or describes a topic.

Name one type of expository text.

• short story

• novel

• how-to guide

• poem

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

• To inform or explain a topic.

• To entertain the audience with a story.

• To persuade the reader about a viewpoint.

• To describe a personal experience in detail.

How does a compare and contrast text function?

• It lists facts without comparison or contrast.

• It summarizes the main points of a subject.

• It identifies similarities and differences between subjects.

• It provides a detailed analysis of a single topic.

What is the role of a cause and effect text?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories about events.

• To list events in chronological order without connections.

• To provide a summary of events without analysis.

• The role of a cause and effect text is to illustrate the relationship between events, showing how one event leads to another.

Identify a characteristic of descriptive expository texts.

• They provide detailed information about a subject.

• They focus on personal opinions.

• They summarize a subject briefly.

• They are primarily narrative in style.

What type of expository text explains a process?

• Narrative text

• Descriptive text

• Expository essay

• Procedural text

How does an argumentative text differ from expository text?

• An argumentative text aims to persuade, while an expository text aims to inform.

• An argumentative text is shorter than an expository text, which is longer and more detailed.

• An argumentative text provides a summary, while an expository text presents a debate.

• An argumentative text is purely factual, while an expository text includes opinions.

What is the significance of clarity in expository writing?

• Clarity is unimportant in expository writing.

• Clarity complicates the communication of ideas.

• Clarity is only necessary for creative writing.

• Clarity is crucial as it enhances understanding and communication of ideas.

Give an example of a topic suitable for an expository essay.

• The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities

• The Benefits of Regular Exercise

• How to Bake a Cake

• The History of the Internet